Tirador (en. Shooter)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who uses a gun or weapon to shoot.
The shooter practiced his shooting skills.
Ang tirador ay nag-ensayo ng kanyang mga kasanayan sa pagbaril.
A person who participates in shooting competitions.
He is a well-known shooter in local competitions.
Siya ay isang kilalang tirador sa mga lokal na paligsahan.
A person skilled at hitting a target from a distance.
A skilled shooter can score well from a distance.
Ang mahusay na tirador ay makakakuha ng magandang marka mula sa malayo.

Etymology

From the root word 'tira' which means to shoot or to throw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

better shooter
a person who performs better in shooting
mas magandang tirador

Related Words

gun
A type of weapon used by a shooter.
baril
target
An object or target that the shooter aims at.
target

Slang Meanings

Shooter (usually refers to someone who takes a chance, particularly in basketball or gambling)
He's a shooter in basketball, always taking shots from anywhere.
Tirador siya sa basketball, palaging nagsho-shoot kahit saan.
Hustler (someone who works hard to make money, often in an unconventional way)
He's a hustler in business, always jumping into a new project.
Tirador siya sa business, lagi siyang may bagong project na pinapasok.
A 'player' (often used to describe someone who is charming and flirty)
He's too much of a player with the chicks, always has a strategy.
Masyado siyang tirador sa mga chicks, laging may strategy.