Sugarol (en. Gambler)
su-ga-rol
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who loves to gamble.
He is a gambler and often focuses on card games.
Siya ay sugarol at madalas na nagtutok sa mga laro ng baraha.
A person who bets money or other things on the uncertain outcome of games or events.
As a gambler, he is willing to lose a lot of money.
Bilang isang sugarol, handa siyang mawalan ng maraming pera.
A person who plays machinery or plays games in a casino.
The gambler hangs out at the casino to play slot machines.
Ang sugarol ay tumatambay sa casino upang maglaro ng slot machines.
Etymology
Second language from English 'gambler' through colonial influence.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gambler in life
A person who lives a dangerous or complicated life due to gambling.
sugarol sa buhay
Related Words
gambling
The act of betting money on games or events.
pagsusugal
bet
The amount of money or thing wagered in a game.
taya
Slang Meanings
A person who loves to bet or gamble.
That guy is always gambling, he doesn't even sleep just to place bets.
Laging sugarol yan, hindi na natutulog para lang makapagpusta.
A woman who likes rich men, often depending on the wealth of others.
She became a sugarol, and now she’s rich.
Nag sugarol na siya, kaya ngayon mayaman na siya.
A person who has a lot of debts because of gambling.
He’s such a gambler, his name is filled with debts.
Sobrang sugarol siya, kaya puno ng utang ang pangalan niya.