Mumog (en. Rinse)
/mu.mog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of rinsing the mouth with liquid, usually water, to remove leftover food.
Before sleeping, rinsing the mouth is important to maintain oral hygiene.
Bago matulog, mahalaga ang mumog upang mapanatili ang kalinisan ng bibig.
A method of cleaning the mouth after eating.
After dinner, he rinsed his mouth with cold water.
Matapos ang hapunan, siya ay nagmumog ng malamig na tubig.
Etymology
Due to the habit or behavior of a person rinsing their mouth after eating or drinking.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Are you rinsing your mouth?
Are you rinsing your mouth?
Nagmumog ka ba?
Related Words
mouth
The part of the head where the mouth is located.
nguso
dental care
Actions taken to maintain the health of teeth and mouth.
pangangalaga sa ngipin
Slang Meanings
To do a quick rinse in the mouth
I need to rinse my mouth with water to get rid of the taste of garlic.
Kailangan kong mumog ng tubig para mawala ang lasa ng bawang.
To perform occasional brushing of teeth
Oh, why does your breath smell? Rinse your mouth first before entering.
Ah, bakit ang baho ng hininga mo? Mumog ka muna bago pumasok.
Quickly eating or drinking
Let's quickly drink some water before we leave.
Mumog na tayo ng tubig bago tayo umalis.