Tsutserias (en. Chatter)

tsoot-ser-yas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word used to describe a type of conversation that is frivolous or shallow.
Their chatter was about television celebrities.
Ang kanilang tsutserias ay tungkol sa mga artista sa telebisyon.
Conversation usually containing non-serious topics.
Due to the chitchat, they wasted their time in the classroom.
Dahil sa tsutserias, naubos ang oras nila sa classroom.

Etymology

This comes from the word 'tsutsaro' meaning 'talking' or 'gossiping'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't engage in chitchat.
Avoid unimportant conversation.
Huwag ka nang makipagtsutserias.

Related Words

gossip
Information or stories that are uncertain or lacking significant knowledge shared with others.
tsismis

Slang Meanings

Gossiper or someone who likes to meddle in other people's lives.
Oh my, our neighbor is such a gossiper, she's always outside.
Ay grabe, tsutserias talaga yung kapitbahay natin, lagi na lang siyang nandyan sa labas.
A person who loves news or gossip.
If you need the latest news, call Maria, she's the best gossiper in the neighborhood.
Kapag kailangan mo ng latest na balita, tawagan mo si Maria, siya yung pinakamagaling na tsutserias sa barangay.
Deliberately meddling in other people's lives to find out information.
Don’t be a gossiper in other people's lives; karma might come back to you.
Wag kang maging tsutserias sa buhay ng iba, baka balikan ka lang ng karma.