Kamot (en. Scratch)

ka-mot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A movement or action of the hand that lifts the skin from a body part.
The scratch on the back sometimes causes itching.
Ang kamot sa likod ay nag-uudyok ng paminsan-minsan na pangangati.
The mark or wound caused by scratching.
There is a scratch mark on his arm from the last game.
Mayroong bakas ng kamot sa kanyang braso mula sa huling laro.
verb
To use nails or fingers to scratch causing movement of the skin.
He scratched his head while thinking.
Nagkamot siya ng kanyang ulo habang nag-iisip.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scratch on the head
The act of confusion or misunderstanding.
kamot sa ulo

Related Words

teasing
An action of jesting or poking fun that often leads to scratching.
kulitan

Slang Meanings

to scratch or annoy
He's scratching his skin again, so annoying!
Kakamot na naman siya sa balat niya, ang kulit!
to interfere
Don't scratch (interfere) with my deals, everything might get ruined!
Huwag kang kamot sa aking mga deal, pwedeng masira ang lahat!
to pick up (a game)
Let's scratch (pick up) a game later, gear up!
Kamot tayo ng laro mamaya, gear up na!
to mess around or annoy
Why are you scratching (messing around) here, here's the drama again?
Bakit ka kamot dito, ito na naman ang drama?