Abrasete (en. Bristle)
a-bra-se-te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of animal hair that is stiffer and stronger than others, often used in making brushes.
Abrasete is used in the making of paintbrushes.
Ginagamit ang abrasete sa paggawa ng mga paintbrush.
A term in writing that refers to the unevenness of the described.
The abrasete of this writing style conveys various emotions.
Ang abrasete ng estilo ng kasulatang ito ay nagbibigay ng iba't ibang damdamin.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'abrase', meaning 'to overlap' or 'to spread over'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bristle hair
stiff animal hair
buhok na abrasete
uneven tone
that seems to be uneven in tone
abrase sa tono
Related Words
brush
An instrument with bristles used for painting or cleaning.
brush
Slang Meanings
A showy or attention-seeking person
Wow, you’re so abrasete! You just have to include everything in the conversation.
Grabe, ang abrasete mo! Lahat na lang talagang pinapasok mo sa usapan.
Fond of experimenting or trying new things
Why did you style yourself like that? You're being so abrasete!
Bakit ka nag-ayos ng ganyan? Ang abrasete mo naman, ah!