Makatanod (en. To be vigilant)
/makatanod/
Synonyms
- bantay
- tagapagbantay
Slang Meanings
Barker or service provider, often used at national roads or terminals.
The Barker is waiting for passengers by the roadside.
Nag-aabang ng pasahero si Makatanod sa tabi ng kalsada.
A call for people just standing on the road waiting for passengers.
Those people on the corner seem like they’re just standing around, doing nothing.
Parang makatanod lang yung mga tao sa kanto, walang ginawa.