Magasgasan (en. To be scratched)

/mɐ.ɡas.ɡɐ.san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to scratch or to scrape.
The child will get scratched on his knee while playing outside.
Ang bata ay magasgasan ng kanyang tuhod habang naglalaro sa labas.
Expresses the action of scratching.
Avoid scratching the wall when moving furniture.
Iwasan mong magasgasan ang pader kapag naglilipat ng mga muwebles.
Refers to leaving a mark on the surface of something.
The pet cat tends to scratch the furniture.
Ang alagang pusa ay nagiging ugali na magasgasan sa muwebles.

Etymology

from the root 'gasgas'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Scratch the skin
Cause sore or wounds on the skin.
Magasgasan ng balat
Scratch the eye
Cause pain or irritation in the eye.
Magasgasan ng mata

Related Words

scratch
A noun meaning mark or wound caused by scratching.
gasgas

Slang Meanings

Life is easy or the situation is simple
It's so fun today, everything feels so carefree!
Ang saya-saya ngayon, parang magasgasan lang lahat!
No problem or hassle-free
Let's go on the trip, it'll be easy peasy!
Tuloy na tayo sa biyahe, magasgasan lang yan!
A relaxed and chill state
Just chill there, we'll take it easy.
Diyan ka lang sa tabi, magasgasan tayo.