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    Gusi (en. Clay)

    /ˈɡusi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of material made from soil which, when mixed with water, becomes black or light-colored.
    Clay is used to make decorations and utensils.
    Ginagamit ang gusi sa paggawa ng mga palamuti at kagamitan.
    Hard soil that softens when mixed with water.
    Clay is used as a base in arts and potteries.
    Ang gusi ay ginagawang batayan sa mga sining at potteries.

    Etymology

    From Visayan root word

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clay of the earth
    Hard soil mixed with water.
    gusi ng lupa

    Related Words

    pottery making
    An art form that uses clay to create containers.
    panggawa ng palayok

    Slang Meanings

    favorite
    That's my favorite book you told me about! Totally worth it!
    Gusi yung libro na kinwento mo! Sulit na sulit!
    trendy
    This outfit is so trendy; it's so fun to wear!
    Gusi tong damit, ang saya lang suotin!
    foul-mouthed
    Wow, he has such a foul mouth; he can't be stopped!
    Naku, ang gusi ng bibig niya, hindi mapigil!
    good company
    Marco's here; he's such good company, let's go!
    Gusi si Marco, dumating na siya, tara na!