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    Matapobre (en. Snob)

    /mataˈpo.bre/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Having an attitude of ignoring poor people.
    His snobbish behavior caused a rift among his friends.
    Ang kanyang matapobre na asal ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Distinguishing people based on their social status.
    He doesn't like socializing with snobbish people.
    Hindi siya mahilig makihalubilo sa mga matapobre na tao.

    Etymology

    combination of 'eye' and 'poor'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    snobbish towards others
    arrogant and disrespectful to those with lower status
    matapobre sa ibang tao

    Related Words

    rich
    A person who has a high wealth or riches.
    mayaman
    poor
    A person who lacks sufficient wealth or resources.
    mahirap

    Slang Meanings

    Arrogant even without wealth.
    That snobbish person thinks he's rich, but he's actually broke.
    Yung matapobre na yun, akala mo mayaman, pero hampas-lupa pala.
    Boasting about one's social status.
    He always brags about his new car, as if he isn't snobbish.
    Lagi siyang nagmamalaki sa kanyang bagong sasakyan, parang hindi siya matapobre.
    Rejecting a simple lifestyle.
    If I were you, don’t be snobbish; sometimes a simple life is happier.
    Kung ako sayo, huwag kang matapobre; minsan mas masaya ang simpleng buhay.