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    Magkamot (en. To scratch)

    /maɡkaˈmot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action done to relieve itching of the skin.
    Scratch if you are experiencing itching.
    Magkamot ka na kung inaatake ka ng pangangati.
    To touch the skin with fingers.
    While playing, he got tired from the opponent so he scratched his head.
    Habang naglalaro, napagod siya sa kalaban kaya't nagkamot siya ng kanyang ulo.
    Performing an action aimed to improve comfort in an uncomfortable situation.
    He scratched his back because of sweat and heat.
    Nagkamot siya ng likod niya dahil sa pawis at init.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'kamot', which means 'to scratch' or 'to touch lightly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scratch one's head
    confused or unsure what to do.
    magkamot ng ulo

    Related Words

    scratch
    The action of touching the skin to relieve itching.
    kamot

    Slang Meanings

    To scratch oneself or a habit of scratching the body out of boredom.
    The lecture was so tiring, so I scratched my head.
    Kakapagod ang lecture, kaya't nagmagkamot ako ng ulo.
    Like 'chill' or a way to lower stress.
    Before entering, I scratched a bit to chill out.
    Bago pumasok, nagmagkamot muna ako para makapag-chill.