Gamas (en. Gaiters)

ˈga.mas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of garment worn on the leg from the knee to the ankle.
Wear gaiters when it rains to keep your feet dry.
Magsuot ka ng gamas kapag umuulan upang hindi mabasa ang iyong mga paa.
Garment that protects the legs from water and dirt.
Gaiters are essential for outdoor activities during the rainy season.
Mahalaga ang gamas sa mga aktibidad sa labas sa tag-ulan.

Etymology

From Spanish 'gama', referring to leg parts or covering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gaiters for the feet
The part of the gaiters that wraps around the feet.
gamas ng paa

Related Words

sapot
A type of gaiter with a unique design and use.
sapot
bota
A shoe that reaches the ankle or higher.
bota

Slang Meanings

Too many things to think about or problems.
I have so many gamas in my head, I don't know where to find a solution.
Ang daming gamas sa utak ko, hindi ko na alam kung saan ako huhugot ng solusyon.
Stress or pressure caused by responsibilities.
Here we go again, so much gamas at school, I have no time for myself.
Eto na naman, puro gamas sa school, wala na akong oras para sa sarili ko.
Confusion or noise that causes perplexity.
There's a lot of gamas in the news right now, I don't know what's true anymore.
Ang daming gamas sa mga balita ngayon, hindi ko na alam kung ano ang totoo.