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    Paghimod (en. Licking)

    /pə-ɡi-mod/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of licking or using the tongue to touch something.
    The cat's licking of its paws shows that it takes care of itself.
    Paghimod ng pusa sa kanyang mga paa ay nagpapakita na siya'y nag-aalaga.
    A manner of acting where the tongue is used to clean or eat.
    He licked the candy with his tongue.
    Siya ay naghimod ng kendi sa kanyang dila.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'himod' meaning 'sweat', 'inside', or 'hold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    licking of the skin
    Cleaning or taking care of the skin using the tongue or other means.
    paghimod ng kutis

    Related Words

    lick
    The act of using the tongue to maintain cleanliness or to taste something.
    himod

    Slang Meanings

    fond of soft things
    The cat is really into rubbing against soft stuff.
    Sobrang paghihimod ang ginagawa ng pusa sa kanyang kutitap.
    to indulge in or touch something extraordinary
    Juan is really just rubbing on his golden necklace.
    Talagang paghihimod lang ang ginagawa ni Juan sa ginto niyang kwintas.
    a mere pat or teasing touch
    Your idea is nice, but it feels like you're just rubbing against someone else's.
    Ganda ng idea mo, pero parang paghihimod naman yan sa ibang tao.