Panguskos (en. Rubbing)

paŋ-us-kos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make smoother or softer by moving over a surface.

She rubbed the fabric on her face to keep her skin fresh.

Ipinanguskos niya ang tela sa kanyang mukha upang mapanatiling sariwa ang kanyang kutis.

To interact with a person using one's hands in a comforting manner.

The parents rubbed their baby's hair to soothe him.

Ang mga magulang ay nagpanguskos sa buhok ng kanilang sanggol upang maaliw ito.

The act of rubbing or touching something.

We need to rub the glass to make it clear.

Kailangan nating panguskosin ang salamin upang maging maliwanag ito.

Derived from the root word 'uskos' meaning 'to touch lightly' or 'to graze'.

skin rubbing

Rubbing the skin to make it smoother or softer.

panguskos ng balat

uskos

The root word of panguskos meaning 'to touch lightly' or 'to graze'.

uskos

to swipe or wipe, often related to turning on a computer or gadget

I just need to swipe the screen to open it.

Panguskos ko lang yung screen para magbukas na.

to comb, often used when styling or fixing one's hair

I just need to comb my hair before going out.

Panguskos ko lang ang buhok ko bago lumabas.

to be meddlesome or intrusive, often used when discussing an unpleasant situation

Our boss is being too intrusive, he always meddles.

Masyado nang panguskos ang boss natin, lagi na lang siya nakikialam.