Kumurot (en. Pinch)

/kuˈmuɾot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of squeezing or touching the skin of another person with a finger.
He pinched my arm as a sign of his anger.
Kumurot siya sa aking braso bilang pagpapahayag ng kanyang galit.
Creating a 'sting' or 'sensitivity' by pressing against the skin.
He pinched his own skin to feel the pain.
Kumurot siya sa kanyang sariling balat upang maramdaman ang sakit.

Etymology

Tagalog word for pinching

Common Phrases and Expressions

pinch a little
apply a small force to something or someone
kumurot ng kaunti

Related Words

slap
A type of physical harm using the palm.
pagsasampal
hit
A forceful touch or blow to another person's body.
paghampas

Slang Meanings

a mistake or shortcoming that was unintentionally made
Don't worry, that's just a slip on the test; you still have a chance to recover.
Huwag kang mag-alala, kumurot lang 'yan sa test, may chance ka pang makabawi.
asking or teasing while having fun
The party was so fun; they were teasing me about the jokes I was saying!
Ang saya ng party, nagkumurot sila sa mga jokes na sinasabi ko!
showing a small amount of anger or annoyance
People are getting a bit annoyed with him because of the things he's saying.
Naka-kumurot na yung mga tao sa kanya dahil sa mga pinagsasabi niya.