From root: palengke
Usage Note
Palengkera is a colloquial and sometimes derogatory term for a woman who is very loud, aggressive, or argumentative. It alludes to the boisterous nature of market vendors.
Examples
" Ayaw kong maging palengkera. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to be a loud-mouthed woman.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I to-become loud-mouthed-woman.
" Huwag kang maging palengkera. "
Natural Translation
Don't be a loud-mouthed woman.
Literal Translation
Do-not you be loud-mouthed-woman.
" Kahit galit na galit siya, pinili niyang manatiling kalmado upang hindi siya mapagkamalang palengkera ng mga kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
Even though she was furious, she chose to stay calm so the neighbors wouldn't mistake her for a loud-mouthed woman.
Literal Translation
Even angry very she, chose she to-stay calm so-that not she mistaken loud-mouthed-woman by the neighbors.
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