Patuso (en. Careless)

/pa-tu-so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
An adjective describing a person who does not think carefully before acting.
His careless decision caused many problems.
Ang kanyang patusong desisyon ay nagdulot ng maraming problema.
A word referring to the nature of being impulsive or unplanned.
Avoid hasty decisions especially regarding important matters.
Iwasan ang patusong pagpapasya lalo na sa mga mahahalagang bagay.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tusó' meaning 'easily gotten' or 'crossing over'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be careless
to act impulsively in decisions or actions
maging patuso

Related Words

to think
A verb meaning to consider or analyze something from different angles.
akalain

Slang Meanings

brave or audacious
Mark is really patuso, he's not afraid of his teacher's threats.
Patuso talaga si Mark, hindi natatakot sa banta ng guro niya.
fearless
He's patuso in his actions, even if they are dangerous.
Patuso siya sa mga aksyon niya, kahit na delikado.
not easily defeated
That one is patuso, even if he falls, he gets right back up.
Patuso 'yan, kahit na bumagsak, bumangon agad.