Kudkod (en. Scrape)

/ku̇dˈkȯd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of carving or removing the surface of an object.
You need to scrape the wood to reveal the beautiful pattern.
Kudkodin mo ang kahoy para makukuha ang magandang pattern.
The act of removing attached substances by scraping.
Scrape the ground to make the path smooth.
Kudkodin ang lupa para maging maayos ang daan.
The process of crushing or grinding materials.
The grains need to be ground before cooking.
Kinakailangan munang kudkodin ang mga butil bago lutuin.

Etymology

From the root word 'kudkod' meaning 'to carve' or 'to engrave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wood carving
Carving wood to create a design or image.
kudkod ng kahoy
salt grinding
Grinding or refining salt.
kudkod ng asin

Related Words

carving
An art form involving the shaping or engraving of designs.
ukit
line
A mark or line created by the touching of a sharp object.
guhit

Slang Meanings

To complain or express grievances.
Stop whining, no one will listen to you.
Huwag ka na lang kudkod ng kudkod, wala namang makikinig sa'yo.
Continuous talking that often ends up in gossip.
It seems you prefer to gossip than to hear the truth.
Parang mas gusto mo pang kudkod kaysa makinig sa totoo.