Paguntos (en. Jawbone)

pa-gun-tos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of the human face extending from the skull and typically carrying teeth.
The jawbone provides shape and support to our face.
Ang paguntos ang nagbibigay hugis at suporta sa ating mukha.

Etymology

root word: guntos

Common Phrases and Expressions

maw
The part of the mouth used for eating and speaking.
maw

Related Words

jaw
Another part of the face representing the side of the jawbone.
panga

Slang Meanings

Fetching or collecting water.
Just fetching, it's easy.
Pag-paguntos lang, madali lang yan.
Heavy burden, giving up from hardship.
In the struggle, I'm already shedding tears.
Sa paguntos, nagkakalat na ako ng luha.