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    Gunting (en. Scissors)

    /ˈɡuntɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A tool used to cut various materials.
    She used the scissors to cut the paper.
    Ginamit niya ang gunting upang gupitin ang papel.
    A type of tool with two blades that open and close.
    The scissors have handles and blades that connect.
    Ang gunting ay may hawakan at talim na nag-uugnay.
    A tool used by seamstresses and artists in their projects.
    It's important to have a good pair of scissors for sewing.
    Importanteng magkaroon ng maayos na gunting sa pananahi.

    Etymology

    Spanish: 'tijeras'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hair cutting scissors
    Using scissors to cut hair.
    gunting ng buhok

    Related Words

    cut
    The process of cutting materials using scissors.
    gupit
    paper
    A material that is often cut using scissors.
    papel

    Slang Meanings

    cutting loose
    Let's cut loose, let's go outside!
    Gunting na tayo, tara na sa labas!
    to get a haircut
    I'm going to the barber, I'm just going to get a haircut.
    Pupunta ako sa barbero, gunting lang ako.
    to chill or hang out
    It's the weekend, time to chill with the friends.
    Weekend na, time na para maggunting kasama ang barkada.
    to snip or trim
    Look at my hair, please trim it.
    Tingnan mo 'tong buhok ko, guntingin mo nga.