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    Gilinggilingan (en. Grinding)

    /ɡilinˈɡilan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of crushing or grinding grains or other food items.
    The grinding mill is essential in making flour.
    Ang gilinggilingan ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng harina.
    A tool used for grinding food items.
    We need to buy a new grinding mill for the house.
    Kailangan naming bumili ng bagong gilinggilingan para sa bahay.
    A place where the grinding process occurs.
    The grinding mill is crowded in the morning when many people buy coffee.
    Ang gilinggilingan ay matao sa umaga kapag maraming tao ang bumibili ng kape.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'giling' which means to crush or grind.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    At the grinding mill
    In the process of crushing or grinding.
    Sa gilinggilingan

    Related Words

    grind
    The act of crushing or grinding things.
    giling
    products
    Products obtained from the grinding mill.
    alay

    Slang Meanings

    Dancing that seems to spin the body around
    You'd think she's the grinder on the dance floor!
    Akala mo siya ang gilinggilingan sa dance floor!
    A pointless chatter or conversation
    Don't talk to him anymore, he's just talking nonsense.
    Huwag mo na siyang kausapin, puro gilinggilingan lang ang sinasabi.
    A term for gossip that is meaningless
    That post in the group chat, just a lot of nonsense.
    Naka-po yan sa group chat, puro gilinggilingan lang.