Muskitero (en. Mosquito net)

/muskitero/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of net used to prevent mosquitoes from entering.
The mosquito net is an effective protection against mosquitoes while sleeping.
Ang muskitero ay epektibong proteksyon laban sa mga lamok habang natutulog.
User of a mosquito net or mosquito barrier.
He is a mosquito net user who brings his own equipment.
Siya ay isang muskitero na nagdadala ng sariling kagamitan.

Etymology

Originated from the English term 'mosquito net'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

use the mosquito net
the act of using a mosquito net to avoid mosquitoes
gamitin ang muskitero

Related Words

mosquito
An insect known for biting and transmitting diseases.
lamok
net
A type of fabric with holes used to catch things.
lambat

Slang Meanings

Show-off or overly pretentious.
John is like a muskitero, always showing off his skills even though he's not that good.
Parang muskitero si John, laging nagpapakita ng galing kahit hindi naman siya ganoon kahusay.
A person who loves drama or is a show-off.
Don't be a muskitero in front of people; just be yourself.
Huwag kang maging muskitero sa harap ng mga tao; maging totoo ka na lang.