lantod
lantód with stress marks
flirtatious; indecently dressed
Usage Note
Lantod is a mildly derogatory term used to describe someone, typically a woman, who dresses or behaves in a way considered too provocative or attention-seeking by conservative standards. It reflects traditional Filipino values around modesty and can be judgmental in tone.
Examples
" Lantod daw siya sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
They say she is flirtatious to them.
Literal Translation
Flirtatious reportedly she to them.
" Ayaw ko sa lantod. "
Natural Translation
I don't like flirtatious behavior.
Literal Translation
Don't-like I to flirtatious.
" Madalas siyang pintasan ng mga matatanda bilang lantod dahil sa pananamit niyang itinuturing nilang masyadong magaslaw. "
Natural Translation
The elders often criticize her as flirtatious because of the way she dresses, which they consider too provocative.
Literal Translation
Often she criticized by the elders as flirtatious because of clothing her that-considered they too-much provocative.
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