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    Pasaway (en. Stubborn)

    /pɑˈsɑ.wɑj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Having the characteristic of being stubborn or rebellious.
    The child is stubborn and does not want to obey his parents.
    Ang bata ay pasaway at ayaw sumunod sa kanyang mga magulang.
    Maintaining one's own opinion and not easily convinced.
    He is stubborn about his friends' ideas.
    Siya ay pasaway sa mga ideya ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'saw' meaning stubborn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stubborn child
    A child that is difficult to handle or control.
    pasaway na bata

    Related Words

    disobedience
    The act of not following or refusing to comply with orders.
    pagsuway
    rebel
    A person who frequently opposes authority.
    rebelde

    Slang Meanings

    a naughty or stubborn person
    My sibling is really pasaway, they just won't listen to our parents.
    Pasaway talaga yang kapatid ko, ayaw talagang makinig sa magulang.
    mischievous or troublesome
    Oh, those children are so pasaway, they're always causing trouble!
    Ay, ang pasaway ng mga bata na 'yan, lagi nalang naglilikha ng gulo!
    rebellious or defiant
    His friend is so pasaway, they don't know how to follow the rules.
    Ang pasaway niyang kaibigan, hindi marunong sumunod sa rules.