Perokaril (en. Perocaril)

pe-ro-ka-ril

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who plays a game or sport.
The player won an award in his category.
Ang perokaril ay nanalo ng gantimpala sa kanyang kategorya.
A player in a competition or match.
As a player, he needs to learn the rules of the game.
Bilang isang perokaril, kailangan niyang matutunan ang mga patakaran ng laro.
Anyone participating in a game.
You can see various players in the tournament.
Makikita mo ang iba’t ibang perokaril sa torneyo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'perocarila' meaning 'player'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a player
to become part of a game or competition.
maging perokaril

Related Words

game
An activity usually played by people, often with rules.
laro
sport
Physical activities that involve competition or exercise.
palakasan

Slang Meanings

Money that seems meaningless; easy to spend.
He bought an expensive gadget but it's just perokaril, what a waste.
Bumili siya ng mamahaling gadget pero perokaril lang naman, sayang.
Money used for things that aren't really needed.
Her designer bags are just perokaril.
Yung mga designer bags niya, puro perokaril lang yun.