napakakuripot
very stingy
From root: kuripot
Usage Note
Napakakuripot is an intensive form used to describe someone who is exceptionally tight-fisted with money. It is frequently used in casual complaints about friends or family members.
Examples
" Napakakuripot ng kuya ko. "
Natural Translation
My older brother is very stingy.
Literal Translation
Very-stingy of older-brother my.
" Napakakuripot ng lalaking iyon. "
Natural Translation
That man is very stingy.
Literal Translation
Very stingy [ligature] man that.
" Kahit malaki ang kita niya, napakakuripot pa rin niya at ayaw maglabas ng pera kahit para sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Even though he earns a lot, he is still very stingy and refuses to spend money even on food.
Literal Translation
Even-though big the income his, very-stingy still he and refuses release of money even for the food.
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