Pangmumog (en. Gargle)
paŋ-mu-mog
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of rinsing the mouth with a liquid, usually water or a solution.
Gargling with salt and water helps alleviate a sore throat.
Ang pangmumog gamit ang asin at tubig ay nakakatulong sa pagsugpo ng sore throat.
verb
The act of rinsing the mouth with a liquid.
You should gargle after eating to keep your mouth clean.
Dapat kang pangmumog pagkatapos kumain upang mapanatiling malinis ang iyong bibig.
Etymology
From the root word 'mumog,' meaning to rinse the mouth.
Common Phrases and Expressions
salt gargle
A method of gargling that uses a solution with salt for oral health.
pangmumog ng asin
Related Words
rinse
Common term referring to the process of rinsing the mouth.
mumog
Slang Meanings
Performing oral hygiene, usually done after eating.
I rarely rinse my mouth, so my mouth feels sour.
Minsan lang ako mangmumog, kaya parang maasim na ang bibig ko.
Just like that, a chill way to get rid of bad breath.
Let's rinse our mouths after the meal because the food smells strong.
After meal pangmumog tayo, kasi ang lakas ng amoy ng pagkain.