Maninipa (en. Seizer)
/ma.ni.ni.pa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has the ability to catch or seize things.
The seizer is skilled at obtaining valuables.
Ang maninipa ay mahuhusay sa pagkuha ng mga prenda.
A person responsible for increasing prices or cheating.
As a seizer, he is merciless to his clients.
Bilang isang maninipa, siya ay walang awa sa kanyang mga kliyente.
A person who seizes properties from others.
The land seizer often acquires stolen lands.
Ang maninipa ng lupa ay madalas makuha ng mga lupaing ninakaw.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'nip', meaning to capture or seize.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not be a seizer
Do not act in a way that harms or deceives others.
huwag maging maninipa
Related Words
nipa
A type of plant that may symbolize bad behavior in acquiring property.
nipa
Slang Meanings
A loan shark or someone who charges high-interest loans.
Your buddy is a loan shark since the interest on his loans is so high.
Yung kumpare mo, maninipa, kasi ang taas ng interes sa utang niya.
A person who is pushy and deceitful in business.
Don't get involved with them, they're loan sharks and always have bad consequences.
Huwag kang papatol sa kanila, mga maninipa yan, laging may kapalit na masama.