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    Martinete (en. Martinet)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of tool or mallet used in pounding or assembling materials.
    The worker used the martinet to solidify the materials.
    Ginamit ng manggagawa ang martinete upang patatagin ang mga materyal.
    A common term for a person who is strict or rigid in enforcing rules.
    The principal is known as a martinet when it comes to student discipline.
    Ang punong guro ay kilalang martinete pagdating sa disiplina ng mga estudyante.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    martinet of the law
    A person strict in enforcing laws or having a rigid demeanor.
    martinete ng batas

    Related Words

    discipline
    Having order or control over oneself and actions according to rules.
    disiplina

    Slang Meanings

    Karaoke that feels like 'dancing queen' but is totally off-key.
    Oh man, she was in martinete earlier, like a 'dancing queen', but totally off-key.
    Naku, sa martinete siya kanina, parang 'dancing queen', pero sabog na sabog.
    A gossip session full of drama and stories.
    Our martinete earlier was full of gossip!
    Ang martinete natin kanina, ang dami nilang tsismis!