Gasgasin (en. Scratch)
/guhs-guh-sin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make scratched or damaged by scraping.
Scratch the paper to remove the dirt here.
Gasgasin mo ang papel upang alisin ang dumi dito.
The process of scratching that leads to damage or change.
Sometimes, old books become worn out when used frequently.
Minsan, nagiging gasgasin ang mga lumang libro kapag ginagamit ng madalas.
Applying pressure to something that causes it to scratch.
You need to sand the wood to get the right shape.
Kailangan mong gasgasin ang kahoy upang makuha ang tamang hugis.
Etymology
root word: gasgas (to scratch, wear out)
Common Phrases and Expressions
worn road
a road that is frequently used and has become damaged.
gasgas na daan
Related Words
scratch
damage or mark on the surface of something due to scraping.
gasgas
Slang Meanings
To do or boast about excessively
Stop flaunting that award of yours, you keep telling everyone about it.
Huwag mo nang gasgasin yang award mo, lahat na lang ng tao, sinasabi mo.
To become boring or repetitive
Your joke is getting old, it doesn't mean anything anymore.
Parang gasgas na yung joke mo, wala nang saysay.
So mainstream or overused
That trend is so mainstream, everyone's doing it.
Gasgas na yung trend na yan, lahat ginagawa na.