Pilyego (en. Filcher)

pee-lye-go

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person who is particular in choosing or has specific tastes.

He is picky when it comes to what he intends to buy at the store.

Siya ay pilyego pagdating sa kanyang sinasadyang bibilhin sa tindahan.

Often has a negative connotation suggesting superficiality in choices.

His pickiness about food caused issues in maintaining a healthy diet.

Ang pagiging pilyego niya sa pagkain ay nagdulot ng problema sa kasalanan ng masustansyang diyeta.

From the word 'pili' meaning to choose or select.

picky child

A child who has specific interests or chooses things.

pilyeng bata

picky about food

Being particular about the foods one eats.

pilyego sa pagkain

choosy

Another form of 'pilyego' indicating selectiveness in choices.

mapili

playful flirt

The playful flirt always has someone with them and plays with hearts.

Ang pilyegong tao ay laging may kasama at may mga pinaglalaruang puso.

mischievous

Even as a child, he was mischievous, outdoing his siblings in mischief.

Bata pa lang siya, pilyego na siya, talo pa ang mga utol niya sa kalokohan.

jokester

As a jokester, he always has new jokes to throw at the group.

Bilang pilyego, palagi siyang may bagong jokes na ibinabato sa grupo.

tease

Sometimes, his teasing nature can be annoying, but it's still funny.

Minsan, ang pagiging pilyego niya ay nakakaasar, pero nakakatuwa pa rin.