haliparot
flirtatious woman
Usage Note
Haliparot is a pejorative term used to describe a woman perceived as promiscuous or overly flirtatious. It carries a strong negative and sexist undertone and should be understood as offensive. Learners will encounter it in literature and media depicting social judgment.
Examples
" Huwag mo siyang tawaging haliparot. "
Natural Translation
Don't call her flirtatious.
Literal Translation
Don't you her call flirtatious.
" Huwag mong sabihing haliparot ang isang babae dahil magiliw lang siya. "
Natural Translation
Don't call a woman flirtatious just because he/she is friendly.
Literal Translation
Don't you say flirtatious the a woman because friendly just he/she.
" Sa lumang nobela, itinuturing na haliparot ng lipunan ang sinumang babaeng lumalabag sa mahigpit na pamantayan ng kanilang panahon. "
Natural Translation
In the old novel, society regarded as flirtatious any woman who broke the strict standards of their time.
Literal Translation
In-the old novel, regarded as flirtatious by-the society the whoever woman who-breaks the strict standard of their time.
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