talandi
talandî with stress marks
coquette; flirtatious woman
Usage Note
Talandi is a mildly derogatory term for a woman who flirts excessively or behaves provocatively to attract attention. It carries a judgmental tone rooted in traditional gender norms and is used more by older speakers. In contemporary Filipino, younger speakers may use it with irony or reclaim it humorously, but it remains a loaded term that can offend.
Examples
" Tinawag siyang talandi. "
Natural Translation
She was called a flirt.
Literal Translation
Called she-as flirt.
" Ayaw nila sa isang talandi na babae. "
Natural Translation
They do not like a flirtatious woman.
Literal Translation
Not-like they to a flirtatious woman.
" Madalas ginagamit ng mga matatanda ang salitang talandi upang batikusin ang isang babaeng tila masyadong malayang kumilos. "
Natural Translation
Older people often use the word talandi to criticize a woman who seems too free in her behavior.
Literal Translation
Often used of the elders the word flirt to criticize the a woman that seemingly too free to-act.
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