Napakatipid (en. Very frugal)

na-pa-ka-ti-pid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows a characteristic of being very frugal.
He is very frugal with his expenses.
Siya ay napakatipid sa kanyang mga gastusin.
Expresses being economical and not wasteful.
During times of crisis, it is important to be very frugal.
Sa panahon ng krisis, mahalaga ang maging napakatipid.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very frugal person
a person known for their frugal behavior
napakatipid na tao

Related Words

thrift
a characteristic of not wasting resources
tipid
economical
shows proper use of finances
matipid

Slang Meanings

super stingy
Dude, he’s so stingy, he won't even buy coffee outside.
Grabe, napakatipid niya, kahit sa kape ay di siya bumibili sa labas.
miser
My friend is so stingy, that’s why he’s called a miser.
Yung kaibigan ko, napakatipid, kaya siya tinatawag na miser.
value for money
That’s why people here are so thrifty, they want value for money.
Kaya napakatipid ng mga tao dito, gusto nila ng sulit kung sulit.