Hingkod (en. To scrape or to scratch)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of removing something from a surface by rubbing or scraping.
Scrape the skin of the fruit before eating it.
Hingkod mo ang balat ng pruwa bago ito kainin.
The act of causing irritation to the skin by scraping or scratching.
Do not scratch your skin as it may cause a scratch.
Huwag sa paghuhukay sa iyong balat dahil ito ay maaaring magdulot ng scratch.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scratch the skin
Performing scraping or scratching on the skin.
hingkod ang balat

Related Words

rub
An action similar to scraping, meaning to remove stuff or dirt from a surface.
kiskis

Slang Meanings

Don't push too hard for what you want.
What can I do, I'll just give in, better to follow what he wants.
Pa'no ba yan, hingkod na lang ako, mas mabuti nang sumunod sa gusto niya.
Just relax or accept the situation.
Just give in, you really can't change everything.
Hingkod ka na lang, hindi mo naman talaga kayang baguhin ang lahat.