Kumagaskas (en. To scrape)
/ku.ma.gas.kas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of scraping or rubbing together multiple objects to create a sound or sensation.
He scrapes things together to attract attention.
Kumagaskas siya ng mga bagay upang makaakit ng atensyon.
A movement of the body that causes the rising or diminishing of an object.
The children scraped their toys across the floor.
Kumagaskas ang mga bata ng kanilang mga laruan sa sahig.
An action that causes damage or abrasion to an object through scraping.
The knife scraped against the workshop as he was fixing it.
Kumagaskas ang kutsilyo sa talyer habang siya ay nag-aayos.
Etymology
This originates from the root word 'gaskas,' meaning to scrape or to graze. The prefix 'ku-' indicates the performance of the action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Scraping thoughts
The process of thinking with doubts or lack of confidence.
Kumagaskas ng isip
Related Words
gaskas
A verb referring to the action of scraping or grazing.
gaskas
alod
Another term for movement or scraping.
alod
Slang Meanings
Super ambitious or overly flaunting.
Wow, James is such a kumagaskas, always wanting everyone to notice him.
Grabe, ang kumagaskas naman ni James, lagi nalang gusto siyang mapansin ng lahat.
Acting all cool or pretentious.
Just leave them, acting like they're someone important, just kumagaskas.
Iwan mo na yan, kala mo kung sino, kumagaskas lang.
So loud or full of drama.
I can't stand listening to Marie's kumagaskas gossip anymore.
Di ko na kayang makinig sa mga kumagaskas na chika ni Marie.