loko
lóko with stress marks
insane man; dishonest male person
Usage Note
Loko comes from Spanish loco and describes a man as either genuinely mentally unstable or, more casually, as someone being reckless, outrageous, or dishonest. Like its feminine counterpart loka, it can be used affectionately among friends, making tone and context essential to interpreting whether it is playful or critical.
Examples
" Loko ka talaga! "
Natural Translation
You're really crazy!
Literal Translation
Crazy you really!
" Loko ang lalaki sa pag-uugali. "
Natural Translation
The man is insane in his behavior.
Literal Translation
Insane the man in behavior.
" Akala ko mabait siya, pero loko pala at niloko niya ang kaibigan ko para makuha ang lahat ng pera nito. "
Natural Translation
I thought he was kind, but he turned out to be a crook and swindled my friend to take all of his money.
Literal Translation
Thought I kind he, but crook actually and swindled he the friend my so take the all of money its.
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