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greedy in Tagalog

matakaw

/ˈɡɹiːdi/

greedy in Tagalog: matakaw. In English, greedy means having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

Tagalog words for greedy

prone to overeat
matakaw

English meaning of greedy

  1. adjective Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
  2. adjective Prone to overeat.
  3. adjective Tending to match as much text as possible.
  4. adjective That tries to find the global optimum by finding the local optimum at each stage.

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Questions about greedy in Tagalog

What is the meaning of greedy in Tagalog?
Greedy in Tagalog is matakaw.
Ano ang greedy sa Tagalog?
Greedy: matakaw.
What does greedy mean in English?
Greedy means having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

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