kaskasera
female reckless driver; female fast driver
Usage Note
Kaskasera describes a woman who drives recklessly or at high speed, derived from kaskas meaning to move fast. The term is mildly critical but often delivered humorously among friends — more like calling someone a speed demon than issuing a serious accusation. The masculine counterpart is kaskasero.
Examples
" Kaskasera talaga ang ate ko. "
Natural Translation
My older sister is really a fast driver.
Literal Translation
Fast-driver really the older-sister my.
" Huwag sumakay kay Juan, kaskasero iyon. "
Natural Translation
Don't ride with Juan, he's a fast driver.
Literal Translation
Don't ride with Juan, fast-driver that.
" Kahit kaskasera ang nanay ko kapag nahuhuli kami, palagi naman siyang maingat tuwing kasama niya ang mga bata sa kotse. "
Natural Translation
Even though my mother is a fast driver when we're running late, she's always careful whenever the children are with her in the car.
Literal Translation
Even-if fast-driver the mother my when late we, always though she careful every-time with her the children in-the car.
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