Magusot (en. To twist)

ma-goo-sot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To twist or do something improperly or without care.
Don't twist your belt if it's too tight.
Huwag mong magusotin ang iyong sinturon kung sobra ang higpit nito.
To deviate from the right path or proper behavior.
Sometimes, his words twisted and he couldn't express his idea clearly.
Minsan, nagusot ang kanyang mga salita at hindi nya naipahayag ng maayos ang kanyang ideya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the message got twisted
Mistake or confusion in conveying information.
magusot ang mensahe

Related Words

twist
Related to misunderstanding or communication errors.
magusot

Slang Meanings

to have a painful heart
When she saw him with someone else, wow, it hurt so much, it felt like my heart was getting crushed!
Nung nakita niya siya kasama ng iba, grabe, ang sakit, parang magusot na ang puso ko!
to start feeling insecure
When she posted that picture, I kinda started feeling insecure because she looked so beautiful!
Nung nag-post siya ng picture, parang magusot ako kasi ang ganda niya!
to strive or compete
Jessa said, if you don't strive in the competition, you won't become famous.
Sabi ni Jessa, kung hindi ka magusot sa labanan, di ka magiging sikat.