Maritess (en. Gossip)
ma-ri-tess
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who loves to gossip or provide information about other people.
She is a gossip in our community, she always has news about people.
Siya ay isang maritess sa aming barangay, lagi siyang may balita tungkol sa mga tao.
A term used to describe someone who has extensive knowledge about the lives of others, usually in an unofficial manner.
Call her a gossip, she seems to know everyone in the town.
Tawagin mo siyang maritess, parang lahat ng tao sa bayan ay kilala niya.
Etymology
The term 'maritess' is derived from the name Marites, which became popular in the context of gossip or news.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Gossip of the Barangay
A person who always has news or gossip about the people in the community.
Maritess ng Barangay
Related Words
chika
Unofficial news, often related to gossip.
chika
news
Information about events that can be formal or informal.
balita
Slang Meanings
Gossip or someone who loves to share news about others.
She is really the gossip in the neighborhood; she knows everything that’s happening with everyone here.
Siya talaga ang maritess sa barangay, alam na alam niya lahat ng nangyayari sa mga tao dito.
A person who quickly gathers information, especially about events in others' lives.
Who could be the gossip that spread the news about their wedding?
Sino kayang maritess ang nagbigay ng balita tungkol sa kasal nila?