Magmaramot (en. To caress)

maɡˈmăramot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of caressing or kissing another person's body, usually with love.
Caress your child to show your love.
Magmaramot ka sa iyong anak upang ipakita ang iyong pagmamahal.
The action of gently touching or stroking a person’s skin.
He is caressing his wife as a sign of understanding.
Nagmamaramot siya sa kanyang asawa bilang tanda ng pag-intindi.
A way of expressing feelings of love and care.
She loves to caress her pets.
Mahilig siyang magmaramot sa kanyang mga alagang hayop.

Etymology

The word 'magmaramot' originates from the root word 'ramot' which means 'kiss' or 'caress'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just caress.
Indicates a gentle manner of handling or affection.
Magmaramot ka lang.

Related Words

caress
The act of touching or kissing that comes from the root word of 'magmaramot'.
ramot
stroke
Gentle touching of another's skin, possibly accompanied by love.
haplos

Slang Meanings

To pretend to be sick to get attention
It seems like Lisa is at it again with her acting sick, she always gets ill when there's drama in her life.
Parang nangyari na naman 'yung magmaramot ni Lisa, lagi na lang siyang nagkakasakit kapag may drama sa buhay.
To show off or act pitiful
Enough with that attention-seeking behavior, you're not the one with the problem here!
Tama na 'yang magmaramot, 'di naman ikaw ang may problema dito!