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    Pantuwas (en. Assistant)

    /panˈtuwas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who provides help or support to another person.
    The assistant helps students with their lessons.
    Ang pantuwas ay tumutulong sa mga mag-aaral sa kanilang mga aralin.
    A term used for individuals tasked to help others.
    Every teacher needs an assistant for their tasks.
    Kailangan ng bawat guro ng pantuwas sa kanilang mga gawain.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'tuwas' meaning preparation or assistance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    receiving assistance
    the process of accepting help from another person
    tumatanggap ng pantuwas

    Related Words

    helper
    A person who assists with tasks at home or in the office.
    katulong

    Slang Meanings

    A tool or tactic for flirting or courting.
    He said you should bring a pantuwas to hook her on your date.
    Sabi niya, dapat kang magdala ng pantuwas para ma-hook mo siya sa date niyo.
    A show-off or style tactic.
    The things he brought to the party were pantuwas to show off to his friends.
    Ang mga gamit niya sa party ay pantuwas para magyabang sa mga kaibigan niya.
    Something that boosts confidence or attraction.
    He has some pantuwas lines that always tease me.
    May mga linyang pantuwas siya na palaging tumutokso sa akin.