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    Manggahis (en. Hitter)

    maŋgaˈɪs

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who hits or uses a hit.
    The hitter in the baseball game needs to be quick with the throw.
    Ang manggagahis sa laro ng baseball ay kailangan maging mabilis sa pagbato.
    A person with the ability to hit or strike hard.
    The hitter is well-known for his strength in the field of sports.
    Ang manggagahis ay kilalang-kilala sa kanyang lakas sa larangan ng sports.
    A type of athlete focused on hitting a ball or other object.
    The hitter in softball must have a good strategy.
    Ang manggagahis sa softball ay dapat may mahusay na diskarte.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'gahi' meaning tough or sturdy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ball hitter
    a person who hits a ball using a bat or the face.
    manggahis ng bola

    Related Words

    hitting
    The act of striking or hitting.
    paghit
    bat
    A tool used to hit a ball.
    bat

    Slang Meanings

    That's it, no one beats fellow manggahis in 'pukpok' or 'pusher'!
    My idol is Mang Juan; he's as good as a manggahis! So many people are lining up for him.
    Idol ko si Mang Juan, kasing galing niyan manggahis! Ang dami nang pumila sa kanya.
    Who is the better manggahis, him or me?
    Of course, they prefer Roger; he's cooler as a manggahis.
    Siyempre, mas bet nila si Roger, mas astig kasi yun manggahis.
    The manggahis's gimmicks always flop; they're just not making any money anymore.
    No matter what you do, if you're a manggahis, you're just not going to earn.
    Kahit anong gawin mo, basta manggahis ka, hindi ka na kikita.