Pelusa (en. Lint)

pe-lu-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Small fibers or pieces of fabric that accumulate, usually found on clothes or fabrics.
There are a lot of lint on her jacket after it's been stored.
May maraming pelusa ang kanyang Jacket matapos ang pagkakaimbak nito.
Pieces of soft material that come from wear and tear of fabric.
The lint from excessive use of the garment is easily noticeable.
Ang mga pelusa mula sa sobrang paggamit ng damit ay madaling makikita.
Traces of soft materials, such as cotton or other substances.
I can't find the eraser because it's covered with lint.
Hindi ko mahanap ang pambura dahil natabunan ito ng pelusa.

Etymology

Spanish: pelusa

Common Phrases and Expressions

stay clean
Removing lint or any dirt
maging malinis

Related Words

cleaner
Tools or products used to remove lint or dirt.
panlinis

Slang Meanings

Lint or dirt that gets inside pockets or clothes.
There's a lot of lint in the pocket of my jeans!
Ang daming pelusa sa bulsa ng jeans ko!
Something very small or insignificant.
Those lint pieces are useless, just throw them away.
Walang silbi yang mga pelusa, itapon mo na lang.