Kutuhin (en. To be infested with lice)

ku-tu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The presence of lice on the body or hair.
The children are infested with lice due to dirty surroundings.
Nagkukutuhin ang mga bata dahil sa maruming kapaligiran.
The process or action of being infested with lice.
We need to avoid getting infested with lice.
Kailangan nating iwasan ang magkutuhin.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'kuto'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't get infested with lice
Avoid getting lice.
Huwag magkutuhin

Related Words

lice
A small insect that lays eggs in hair.
kuto
treatment
Medicines or products used to eliminate lice.
pamamahid

Slang Meanings

to show off or to get linked
Don't kutuhin the people, they might think something's going on between you.
Ayaw mo nang kutuhin ang mga tao, baka isipin nilang may nangyayari sa inyo.
to grab or steal attention
Why kutuhin me? Everyone already knows I have a crush on you!
Bakit kutuhin mo pa ako? Alam na ng lahat na crush kita!
to pretend or to act
Looks like he's going to kutuhin again in front of many people.
Mukhang kutuhin na naman siya sa harap ng maraming tao.