Hugasbigas (en. Washing rice)

/huɡasˈbiɡas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity of cleaning rice by washing it before cooking.
Washing rice is important to remove dirt from the rice.
Mahalaga ang hugasbigas upang matanggal ang dumi sa bigas.
Method of washing rice using water.
The proper washing of rice helps in making tastier rice.
Ang tamang hugasbigas ay nakakatulong sa mas masarap na kanin.
The process of removing dust and debris from rice.
You should start with washing rice before cooking sinigang.
Dapat magsimula sa hugasbigas bago magluto ng sinigang.

Etymology

Due to the habit of washing things related to rice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wash rice
A reminder to wash rice before cooking.
Maghugas ng bigas

Related Words

rice
Uncooked rice used as a staple food.
bigas
cooked rice
The cooked rice typically eaten with meals.
kanin

Slang Meanings

Quickly wash up and tidy oneself after activities.
Don't worry, I'll just hugasbigas after basketball.
Wag kang mag-alala, hugasbigas lang ako pagkatapos ng basketball.
Being neat or fidgety about personal matters.
Jake is always hugasbigas when he's at home, he doesn't want any mess.
Laging hugasbigas si Jake pagdating sa loob ng bahay, ayaw niyang magkalat.