Manghuthot (en. Siphoner)

/maŋˈhu.tot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A person who extracts or sucks liquid from something.

The oil siphoner works in the oil wells.

Ang manghuthot ng langis ay nagtatrabaho sa mga balon ng langis.

A person or animal that gathers liquid from its source.

Water siphoners are usually seen in rivers.

Ang mga manghuthot ng tubig ay karaniwang makikita sa mga ilog.

Derived from the root word 'huthot' which means to suck or to extract liquid from something.

life siphoner

A person who relies on others for their livelihood or happiness.

manghuthot ng buhay

suction

The process of sucking liquid from something.

huthot

sucker

A person who often drinks or sucks liquid.

sipsip

someone who takes money or wealth in an improper way

My friend is a hustler; they're always getting into some trouble.

Yung kaibigan ko, manghuthot yun, lagi na lang may kinakabitan.

someone who is superstitious or frequently takes from others

You might end up taking more coffee from the store again!

Baka manghuthot ka na naman ng mga kape sa tindahan!