Kunotnoo (en. Wrinkle)

/kuˈnotnu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term for the lines or creases on the skin due to aging or other causes.
Her face has many wrinkles due to her age.
Ang kanyang mukha ay may maraming kunotnoo dahil sa kanyang edad.
An aspect that shows strain or distress.
There is a wrinkle on his forehead as he thinks about his problem.
May kunotnoo ang kanyang noo habang siya'y nag-iisip sa kanyang problema.

Etymology

The origin comes from the root word 'kunot' meaning the wrinkling of the skin, usually related to lack or some other cause.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wrinkle of the forehead
An expression that shows doubt or concern.
kunot ng noo

Related Words

k wrinkle
Shows signs of aging or damage to the skin.
k wrinkle

Slang Meanings

Struggling or confused
He looks like he's kunot-noo while thinking about the exam.
Parang kunot-noo siya habang nag-iisip tungkol sa exam.
Smiling with doubt
He has that kunot-noo look while looking at his cellphone, as if he read something odd.
Kunot-noo siya habang tinitingnan ang kanyang cellphone, parang may nabasa siyang kakaiba.
Worried or overthinking
No matter the issue, he's always kunot-noo.
Kahit anong bagay, lagi na lang kunot-noo siya.