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    Matekas (en. Slacker)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who avoids responsibilities or work.
    They are slackers who never finish their assignments.
    Sila ay mga matekas na hindi kailanman natatapos ang kanilang mga takdang aralin.
    An individual who is not hardworking or lazy.
    His brother is a slacker who is not interested in his studies.
    Ang kanyang kapatid ay isang matekas na hindi intersado sa kanyang pag-aaral.
    A person who always waits for others to do the work for him.
    That slacker is annoying because he just keeps observing.
    Nakakainis ang matekas na iyon dahil palagi na lang siyang nagmamasid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    just slacker
    the right term for people who are lazy or always relaxed.
    matekas lang

    Related Words

    lazy
    A person who is not hardworking or supposedly has no desire to be active.
    tamad
    slothful
    A word commonly used to describe a person who is reluctant to work.
    batugan

    Slang Meanings

    Homebody, an introvert or someone who isn't social
    My friend is a homebody, easy to reach if you don't say hey.
    Yung kaibigan ko, matekas lang sa bahay, madaling abutin pag 'di mo hey.
    Just home, no plans or activities
    I might just stay home later, I don't feel like going out.
    Baka matekas lang ako mamaya, wala akong ganang lumabas.
    Just comfortable in their own world
    Of course, they're a homebody since they prefer playing any game alone.
    Siyempre, matekas siya, kasi alinmang laro gusto niyang laruin mag-isa.