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    Pagkuskus (en. Scrubbing)

    /paɡˈkuskus/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The activity of crushing or rubbing an object on its surface using hands or tools.
    Scrubbing the floor is important for cleanliness.
    Ang pagkuskus ng sahig ay mahalaga para sa kalinisan.
    A method of cleaning that uses pressure and motion on the surface of an object.
    She used a sponge for scrubbing the dishes.
    Ginamit niya ang espongha para sa pagkuskus ng mga pinggan.
    The sound produced while an object is rubbed or scratched.
    I heard scrubbing from the other room.
    Nakarinig ako ng pagkuskus mula sa kabilang silid.

    Etymology

    Root word 'kuskos' meaning 'to grind or rub'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Scrubbing of clothes
    The process of washing clothes by scrubbing.
    Pagkuskus ng damit
    Scrubbing the floor
    The process of cleaning the floor by crushing or removing dirt.
    Pagkuskus ng sahig

    Related Words

    kuskos
    A noun referring to the action or sound of scrubbing.
    kuskos
    magsuklay
    A verb meaning to tidy or remove tangles from hair using a comb.
    magsuklay

    Slang Meanings

    The act of intense rubbing or removing dirt.
    Rub your shoes to make them shine.
    Kuskusin mo yung sapatos mo para kuminang.
    Being diligent or too focused on a task.
    The group was so diligent in the project, that's why the result is great!
    Dami ng pagkuskus ng tropa sa proyekto, kaya naman ang ganda ng kinalabasan!
    Disobeying or acting out of order.
    It's like there was no action taken on those strange complaints to the admin.
    Parang walang ginawang pagkuskus 'yung mga kakaibang reklamo sa admin.