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    Hignaw (en. Gnaw)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of repeatedly biting or chewing on something, especially food or wood.
    The rat gnawed the wood and chewed its surface.
    Hinalukay ng daga ang kahoy at hignaw ang ibabaw nito.
    The act of chewing or gnawing on something that is not hard.
    He gnawed on candy while traveling.
    Hignaw siya ng kendi habang naglalakbay.
    The wear or depletion of something due to gnawing.
    The person showed that their hair was gnawed by the cat.
    Ipinakita ng tao na ang kanilang buhok ay hignaw ng pusa.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gnaw on wood
    Destroying or chewing on wood for a long time.
    hignawin ang kahoy

    Related Words

    bite
    The process of touching or carving something with teeth.
    kagat

    Slang Meanings

    Picking at sensitive body parts.
    You have a lot of confidence, it’s like you’re just picking at yourself even in front of people!
    Ang taas ng tiwala mo, parang hignaw ka na lang kahit nasa harap ng tao!
    Just doing something carelessly or without any fuss.
    You can do that easily, as long as you really want to.
    Kaya mo 'yang gawin ng hignaw, basta't gusto mo lang talaga.