Baskagan (en. Sun drying)

/basˈkaɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of drying items under the sun.
They brought out the fresh clothes to sun dry.
Inilabas nila ang mga sariwang damit upang baskagan.

Etymology

Originated from the Tagalog dialect relating to 'to hang or to put something to dry in the sun.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sun drying of fish
The placing of fish under the sun to dry.
baskagan ng isda

Related Words

drying
An action of lowering the water level or moisture in an item.
pagtutuyo

Slang Meanings

Goodbye to all problems.
Let's baskagan now, so let's just enjoy the trip!
Baskagan na tayo, kaya’t enjoy na lang sa trip!
Relax and stop thinking too seriously.
Finally, we can baskagan after a long week.
Sa wakas, baskagan na tayo pagkatapos ng mahabang week.
Be true to yourself and stop pretending.
Just baskagan, let's show our true selves!
Baskagan lang, tara na’t ipakita ang tunay na tayo!