Kutukuto (en. Maggot)

/ku.tuˈku.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A maggot is a young insect that often comes from decaying organic matter.
There are many maggots in the old food left outside.
Maraming kutukuto sa lumang pagkain na iniwan sa labas.
It is a type of caterpillar that is generally influenced by larvae.
Maggots can cause an unpleasant smell in the environment.
Ang kutukuto ay maaaring magdulot ng hindi magandang amoy sa kapaligiran.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Maggots in food
Refers to food that has maggots or has been neglected for a long time.
Kutukuto sa pagkain

Related Words

larva
The stage of an insect before it becomes adult.
larva

Slang Meanings

to bring up or hold against someone a mistake they made
Don't keep bringing up what I did last year, that's over.
Huwag mo nang kutukutin yung ginawa ko noong isang taon, tapos na yun.
to argue or debate over trivial matters
I hope you didn't argue about the color of the ceiling.
Sana naman hindi ka na nakipagkutukuto tungkol sa kulay ng kisame.