hitad
hítad with stress marks
flirtatious woman
Usage Note
Hitad is a pejorative colloquial term for a woman considered too forward, flirtatious, or sexually aggressive. It carries a strong negative connotation and is used disparagingly. Learners should recognize it for comprehension but be aware it is offensive and inappropriate in most settings.
Examples
" Huwag kang maging hitad. "
Natural Translation
Don't be too forward.
Literal Translation
Don't you become flirtatious-woman.
" Iwasan mo ang hitad na iyon. "
Natural Translation
Avoid that flirtatious woman.
Literal Translation
Avoid you the flirtatious-woman that that.
" Hindi makatarungang tawaging hitad ang isang babae dahil lamang sa palakaibigan at masayahin niyang pag-uugali. "
Natural Translation
It is not fair to call a woman a hitad merely because of her friendly and cheerful behavior.
Literal Translation
Not fair to-call flirtatious-woman the one woman because only of friendly and cheerful her behavior.
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