Eskupidor (en. Scooper)
/es-ku-pi-dor/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used to take or scoop food or other materials.
He used a scooper to transfer the ice cream from the container.
Gumamit siya ng eskupidor para ilipat ang sorbetes mula sa lalagyan.
A type of spoon that has a deeper shape to scoop liquids or more food.
The scooper is more effective when handling soup.
Ang eskupidor ay mas epektibo kapag nag-aalaga ng sabaw.
A tool used in specific tasks in the kitchen or other fields.
Chefs need good scoopers in their tools.
Kailangan ng mga chef ng magagandang eskupidor sa kanilang mga kagamitan.
Etymology
This originates from the word 'skupear' meaning 'to scoop things up'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
better scooper
A more effective tool for gathering things.
mas mahusay na eskupidor
ice cream scooper
A specific type of scooper used for ice cream.
eskupidor ng sorbetes
Related Words
spoon
A tool used for eating or scooping liquids.
kutsara
scoop
An act associated with taking things using a tool.
scoop
Slang Meanings
A tool or person that helps to get out of tough situations.
Bro, I idolize that guy, but he just seems like a tool in all the drama.
Bro, idol ko 'yan, pero parang eskupidor lang siya sa lahat ng drama.
A person who likes to go along with trends or pretends to be cool.
He just wants to look like a tool to impress the chicks.
Gusto lang niyang magmukhang eskupidor para sa mga chicks.
A person who lacks knowledge but tries to keep up.
He's always the tool in the group because he doesn't know what's going on.
Siya lagi na lang eskupidor sa grupo kasi wala siyang alam sa usapan.