Pantistis (en. Tailor)
pan-tis-tis
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who specializes in sewing clothes.
This tailor has excellent skills in sewing garments.
Ang pantistis na ito ay may mahuhusay na kasanayan sa pagtahi ng damit.
A person who performs repairs and adjustments to worn clothing.
I need to take my dress to the tailor for size adjustment.
Kailangan kong dalhin ang aking damit sa pantistis para sa pagbabago ng sukat.
Etymology
From the word 'pantis' which refers to a specialized skill in repairing clothing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Town tailor
A tailor known for his excellent work in the community.
Pantistis ng bayan
Related Words
sewing
The process of joining pieces of fabric to create clothing.
pagtatahi
fabric
Materials used in sewing and crafting clothing.
tela
Slang Meanings
Mother of God (Tagalog slang for someone who is very religious or devoted)
Wow, she seems like a real prayer warrior at church!
Grabe, parang pantistis siya kung magdasal sa simbahan!
I’m being real (to tell the truth, used in a way to emphasize honesty)
Dude, I'm being real with what I said, I’m not hiding anything.
Pare, pantistis ako sa sinabi ko, wala akong tinatago.
Most likely (very likely, often used to confirm a suspicion or assumption)
Carla is most likely to pass the test, she studied hard!
Baka magpantistis si Carla sa test, she studied hard!