Pagmumuok (en. Dusting)

pag-mu-mu-ok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of removing dust or dirt from something.
I need to do the dusting of the furniture to keep the house clean.
Kailangan kong gawin ang pagmumuok ng mga muwebles para maging malinis ang bahay.
A cleaning process that does not require water.
Dusting is usually done in places that have a lot of dust.
Ang pagmumuok ay karaniwang ginagawa sa mga lugar na maraming alikabok.

Etymology

The root comes from the word 'mumo' which means 'dust' or 'particle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dusting the house
The act of cleaning furniture and other items inside the house to remove dust.
Pagmumuok ng bahay

Related Words

dust
Small particle of dust or dirt that contains microscopic elements.
mumo
cleaning
The process of making something clean, including removing dirt and dust.
linis

Slang Meanings

Dancing or moving energetically
She was so energetic in her dancing at the party last night!
Ang saya ng pagmumuok niya sa party kagabi!
Doing things quickly and joyfully
It's like she's having fun while studying!
Parang may pagmumuok sa kanya habang nag-aaral!
Silliness or foolish antics
Their antics under the bridge were something else!
Ibang klase ang pagmumuok nila sa ilalim ng tulay!