Kamukha (en. Look-alike)

ka-mu-kha

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that resembles another person or thing.
I thought she was Maria, but she was just a look-alike.
Akala ko siya si Maria, pero siya pala ay isang kamukha lamang.
State of having similarity in physical appearance.
Many of John's friends look like him who work in the same company.
Maraming kamukha si John sa kanyang mga kaibigan na nagtatrabaho sa parehong kumpanya.

Etymology

derived from the word 'mukha' meaning 'face' or 'appearance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Look-alike of a star
A person or thing that appears as beautiful or as bright as a star.
Kamukha ng bituin

Related Words

face
'Mukha' means 'face' or 'appearance'; the main part that gives recognition to a person.
mukha

Slang Meanings

Twin appearance
You look like James Reid! But he's still more handsome.
Parang kamukha mo si James Reid, ah! Kaso mas guwapo pa rin siya.
Doppelgänger appearance
People say I look like that celebrity, but I don't believe it.
Sabi ng mga tao, kamukha ko raw si artista, pero wala akong tiwala.
Round face
That person looks like they have a baby face, so cute!
Ang kamukha niyan ay parang baby face, ang cute!