Pagkukumamot (en. Scratching)

/paɡkuˈkamot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of scratching or touching the skin.
The act of scratching is commonly performed when there is an itch.
Ang pagkukumamot ay karaniwang isinasagawa kapag may pangangati.
Scratching as a way to alleviate discomfort.
Scratching illustrates a human tendency to seek comfort through touch.
Ipinapakita ng pagkukumamot ang ugali ng tao na hanapin ang ginhawa sa pagdampi.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kamot', which means 'to scratch' or 'to rub'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scratching the body
The process of scratching the body, often due to itching.
pagkukumot ng katawan

Related Words

scratch
The action of touching the skin with fingers.
kamot

Slang Meanings

Scratching your hair or something on your body while thinking or feeling confused.
I'm just scratching my head because I don't know the answer to this question.
Pagkukumamot lang ako kasi hindi ko alam ang sagot sa tanong na 'to.
Common behavior of scratching when stressed or bored.
I'm so anxious, I'm doing a lot of scratching.
Sobra na akong kabado, ang dami kong pagkukumamot.
A way of expressing concern for oneself.
That person scratches a lot whenever they have a problem.
Napaka-kumukamot ng tao tuwing may problema siya.