Mapaggasta (en. Spending)

/ma.paɡ.ɡas.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Capable of spending a lot of material or wealth.
His spendthrift nature led to excessive debt for the family.
Ang kanyang mapaggasta na katangian ay nagdulot ng sobrang utang sa pamilya.
Easily gives or allocates money for things.
He is known as a spender among his friends.
Siya ay kilala bilang mapaggasta sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gasta' meaning spending or waste.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spendthrift person
A person who often spends money recklessly.
mapaggasta na tao

Related Words

expenses
Expensive things or activities that require a large amount.
gastos

Slang Meanings

chick magnet or a flirtatious person
Oh no, it's that spendthrift again, he's making so many girls happy again!
Naku, siya na naman yung mapaggasta, ang dami na namang babae ang pinasaya niya!
heavy on the wallet
Of course, if you are a spender, your expenses are always heavy on the wallet!
Siyempre, kapag ikaw ay mapaggasta, laging mabigat sa bulsa ang gastos mo!
show-off or attention seeker
That's why he's always spending, he wants to show off to everyone.
Kaya pala lagi siyang mapaggasta, gusto kasi niyang pabibohin ang lahat.
someone who thinks they can buy everything
My spendthrift friend thinks he can buy everything.
Yung mapaggasta na kaibigan ko, tingin niya sa lahat ay kaya niyang bilhin.