Kumamot (en. Scratch)

/kuˈma.mot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A action performed by a person to attract attention or relieve an itch.
He scratched his back due to itching.
Kumamot siya sa kanyang likod dahil sa pangangati.
Movement of fingers over skin or another object.
He scratched his arm while thinking.
Kumamot siya sa kanyang braso habang nag-iisip.
An action aimed at alleviating an excessive irritating sensation.
He scratched his foot due to an insect bite.
Kumamot siya sa kanyang paa dahil sa kagat ng insekto.

Etymology

Pinagmulan ng salita ay mula sa Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scratch the head
reflects confusion or doubt.
kumamot ng ulo

Related Words

scratch
An action or movement used to scratch.
kamot
itching
A sensation that causes the desire to scratch.
pangangati

Slang Meanings

to scratch off insects or dust
I scratched off with no competition on the table, so much dust!
Kumamot ako ng walang kalaban-laban sa mesa, daming alikabok!
to fight or wrestle
They scratched it out at the corner earlier, it was fun!
Kumamot sila sa kanto kanina, ang saya!
to wonder or doubt
I scratched my head at what he said, I couldn't understand him.
Kumamot ako sa sinabi niya, parang di ko siya maintindihan.