Akademista (en. Academic)

ah-kah-deh-mis-tah

Slang Meanings

Serious student, often top of the class.
I think Mark is an academic type because he's always the one with the highest grades.
Tingin ko, akademista si Mark kasi laging siya yung may pinakamataas na grado.
Detail-oriented and hardworking student, so rarely joins in the fun.
He can't join the outing, he's too much of an academic type!
Di siya makakasama sa outing, masyadong akademista yun!
Sometimes used as a joke for those who study too hard.
You're being such an academic type again, just chill!
Nag-aanyang akademista ka na naman, relax ka lang!
Term for students who are very dedicated to their studies.
Leah is such an academic type, always reading books even on weekends.
Sobrang akademista ni Leah, palaging nagbabasa ng libro kahit weekend.