Kuskos (en. Scrub)

kus-kos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of scrubbing or removing dirt or an object by moving back and forth.
Scrub your hands before eating.
Kuskos mo ang iyong mga kamay bago kumain.
To wash or clean something using force or friction.
Scrub the floor until it shines.
Kuskusin mo ang sahig hanggang sa maging makintab ito.
Scrubbing can also refer to a harsh behavior on an object.
Scrub the leg of the chair to remove the dirt.
Kuskos mo ang paa ng upuan para matanggal ang dumi.

Etymology

nanggaling sa ugat ng salitang bisaya na nangangahulugang magsiklab o masira.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scrubbing of hands
washing hands with force to remove dirt.
kuskos ng kamay

Related Words

scrub
The act of scrubbing or cleaning using similar motions.
kuskusin
street
A place where dirt is commonly encountered and needs to be scrubbed.
lansangan

Slang Meanings

saying hurtful words
Wow, you're really good at throwing shade! You didn't even consider how I feel.
Naku, ang husay mong makuskos! Di mo man lang inisip ang nararamdaman ko.
to resolve or drill down into an issue
Go ahead, keep pushing to fix the issue.
Sige lang, kuskos pa more para maayos ang isyu.
to strive or struggle to do something
Just keep grinding, we'll get by!
Kuskos na lang ng kuskos, mabubuhay din tayo!