antipatika
antipatíka with stress marks
irritating woman
Usage Note
Antipatika, from Spanish antipática, describes a woman who is unpleasant, annoying, or socially off-putting. It is common in colloquial speech and on social media — milder than outright insults but still considered rude when directed at someone. Antipatiko is the masculine counterpart.
Examples
" Antipatika ang kapitbahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is unpleasant.
Literal Translation
Irritating-woman the neighbor our.
" Bakit siya antipatiko ngayon? "
Natural Translation
Why is he/she irritating today?
Literal Translation
Why he/she irritating-man now?
" Mukhang antipatika siya sa simula, ngunit napakabait niya pala kapag nakilala mo nang husto. "
Natural Translation
She seems unpleasant at first, but she's actually very kind once you get to know her well.
Literal Translation
Seems irritating-woman she at start, but very-kind she actually when known you thoroughly.
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