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    Kahigtan (en. Scraping)

    /kaˈhigtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of removing or scraping something through rubbing.
    The scraping on the wall made a loud sound.
    Ang kahigtan sa pader ay nagdulot ng tunog na malakas.
    Gathering small bits or pieces from something.
    He took the scraps of bread for his brother.
    Kinuha niya ang kahigtan ng tinapay para sa kanyang kapatid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scraps of food
    Leftover food that can be saved or used.
    kahigtan ng pagkain

    Related Words

    scrap
    A small part of something, typically a leftover.
    tira
    scrape
    The act of removing part or whole through carving or removing.
    gugug

    Slang Meanings

    maintaining status or appearance in front of others
    She seems to have a lot of kahigtan today, many are waiting for her outside.
    Parang kahigtan naman siya ngayon, ang daming nag-aabang sa kanya sa labas.
    intimidating or pricing people to pretend to be richer or more powerful
    His kahigtan, pretending to be the boss even though he’s just an intern.
    Ang kahigtan niya, nagpanggap siyang boss kahit na intern lang siya.
    pretending to be more social or elitist
    He has a lot of kahigtan on social media, but it’s not true.
    Dami niyang kahigtan sa social media, pero di naman totoo.