Maramot (en. Stingy)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
An adjective that describes a person who is unwilling to give or spend.
He is stingy with his friends when there is a feast.
Siya ay maramot sa kanyang mga kaibigan kapag may handaan.
A low level of appreciation for giving or contributing.
His personality is stingy; he doesn’t give even the smallest amount.
Maramot ang kanyang pagkatao, hindi siya nagbibigay kahit gaano kaliit.
Having a fear of running out or losing possessions.
Due to his experience, he became stingy with money.
Dahil sa kanyang karanasan, siya ay naging maramot sa pera.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Stingy with coins
Frugal or unwilling to spend even on small things.
Maramot sa barya
Related Words
tightfisted
A person who is unwilling to spend.
kuripot
frugal
Careful use of resources or belongings.
matipid
Slang Meanings
hard to share or give
John doesn't want to give shoutouts, he's really stingy with attention.
Ayaw mag-shoutout ni John, talaga maramot siya sa atensyon.
stingy or greedy
Even with food, he's stingy, always saying 'this is mine!'
Kahit sa pagkain, maramot siya, lagi niyang sinasabi na 'akin ito!'
not willing to share
He's the type of person who's stingy; in the end, everything still belongs to him.
Siya yung tipo ng tao na maramot, siempre hanggang sa huli, sa kanya pa rin.