Manraket (en. Hustler)

/man'sɾaket/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who engages in income-generating activities, often in informal ways.
Juan is a hustler making money by selling items online.
Si Juan ay isang manraket na kumikita sa pagbebenta ng mga gamit sa online.
An activity or business that is not very legal or not widely accepted by society.
Street hustlers often use tactics to make a sale.
Ang mga manraket sa kalye ay kadalasang gumagamit ng mga taktika upang makabenta.
Activities undertaken by individuals to earn outside of their main job.
Many hustlers trade in online marketplaces for extra income.
Maraming manraket na nakikipagkalakalan sa online na pamilihan para sa dagdag na kita.

Etymology

Origin from the English word 'racket', meaning a business or way of earning related to informal activities.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the hustler never rests
The life of a hustler is full of work and effort.
walang pahinga ang manraket
need to hustle
Must find ways to earn during tough times.
kailangan maging manraket

Related Words

business
A systematic activity to break even or earn.
negosyo
income
The amount received from business or work done.
kita
work
An activity carried out to earn a living.
trabaho

Slang Meanings

Working in different ways to earn money.
I need to hustle this weekend so I have money for expenses.
Kailangan kong manraket ngayong weekend para may panggastos ako.
Looking for a sideline or extra work.
I have a lot of side gigs, but I'm happy.
Ang dami kong raket, pero masaya naman ako.
Helping others find ways to earn.
My friends and I will hustle together at events.
Yung mga kaibigan ko, manraket kami together sa mga events.
Acting quickly for profit.
We need to hustle quickly before the market closes.
Dapat mabilis tayong manraket bago magsara ang pamilihan.