Pulandit (en. Unruly)

/puˈlandit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or animal that does not follow rules.
The unruly child does not listen to his teacher.
Ang pulandit na bata ay hindi nakikinig sa kanyang guro.
An object or situation similar to a lack of discipline.
The unruly dog always runs onto the road.
Ang pulandit na aso ay palaging tumatakbo sa kalsada.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

unruly behavior
Lack of discipline or adherence to rules.
pulandit na ugali

Related Words

stubborn
A person who often does not follow orders or rules.
suwail
troublesome
A person who does not listen or follow.
pasaway

Slang Meanings

in a not serious way, a playboy or flirty person
He has so many girls, he's such a pulandit!
Ang dami ng babae niya, pulandit talaga!
easily attracted or open to others
That's why he's so charming, because he's pulandit with people.
Kaya siya napaka-charming, kasi pulandit siya sa mga tao.