Kamutin (en. To scratch)

/ka.mu.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of relieving itchiness on the skin using fingers or any object.
Scratch the mosquito bites to relieve the itch.
Kamutin mo ang mga kagat ng lamok para mawala ang pangangati.
Inflicting pain or sensation on a part of the body by scratching.
Scratch your head when you’re thinking.
Kamutin mo ang iyong ulo kapag nag-iisip ka.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scratch the back
to relieve itchiness on the back.
kamutin ang likod
scratch the stomach
to relieve itchiness on the stomach.
kamutin ang tiyan

Related Words

scratch
The act of scratching.
kamot
itchiness
The feeling of itchiness on the skin.
pangangati

Slang Meanings

To irritate or disturb.
Irritate Kuya's headache, it might lessen it.
Kamutin mo nga yung sakit ng ulo ni Kuya, baka mabawasan na 'yan.
To annoy someone or something.
Who's that irritator? It's so noisy!
Sino bang kamut na yan? Ang ingay-ingay!