Kuto (en. Lice)

ku-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of small insect that lives in human hair and feeds on blood.

Lice cause itching on the scalp.

Ang mga kuto ay sanhi ng pangangati sa anit.

Lice are often seen in children who have poor hygiene.

Many lice were found in her child's hair.

Maraming kuto ang natagpuan sa buhok ng kanyang anak.

A type of parasite that is hard to control if not treated immediately.

Lice need to be treated immediately to prevent spreading.

Kailangan agad gamutin ang kuto upang hindi kumalat.

Originating from the Spanish word 'piojo'.

Lice in hair

Lice that live in human hair.

Kuto sa buhok

scabies

Another skin ailment caused by small insects.

anito

A term used to describe someone who is greasy or too busy on the computer.

Wow, he called Mark a 'louse' because he was so busy playing.

Grabe, ang dami niyang sinabing 'kuto' kay Mark dahil sobrang busy siya sa pag-lalaro.

A term for someone who always sticks or clings to other people.

He's really like a louse sticking to me wherever I go.

Siya talaga, parang kuto na nakadikit sa akin kahit saan.

An adjective for someone with hygiene problems or 'hair issues'.

Yuck! He looks like he has lice in his hair.

Yuck! Parang kuto naman siya sa buhok niya.