Tuso (en. Cunning)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with cunning characteristics or behavior.
The cunning is often used in games of trade.
Ang tuso ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga laro ng pangangalakal.
adjective
Shows the characteristics of being clever and creative in bad or indirect ways.
He is too cunning for everyone to notice his plans.
Masyado siyang tuso upang mapansin ng lahat ang kanyang mga plano.
Has the ability to pretend or deceive for personal gain.
Because of his cunning acts, his friends were deceived.
Dahil sa kanyang tusong ginagawa, naloko ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cunning animal
A person who is clever and ruthless in their schemes.
tusong hayop
Related Words
deception
The process of misleading or deceiving others.
panlilinlang
strategy
The plan or tactic used to achieve a goal.
estratehiya
Slang Meanings
smart in a clever or crafty way
You need to be savvy in business to succeed.
Kailangan mong maging tuso sa negosyo para magtagumpay.
manipulative or deceptive
He's too crafty; he always has tactics to get what he wants.
Masyado siyang tuso, lagi siyang may mga taktika para makuha ang gusto niya.
involved in dubious behaviors
He has gotten crafty; he's always being tagged with debts.
Naging tuso na siya, palagi na lamang siyang nababansagang may atraso.