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    Ugaugin (en. Shrink)

    /uː'gɑʊ.gɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A word that describes the action of shrinking or diminishing.
    The heat will gradually shrink the fabrics.
    Unti-unting ugaugin ng init ang mga tela.
    The process that results in a decrease in size.
    The vegetables shrink in the summer due to lack of water.
    Nag-ugaugin ang mga gulay sa tag-init dahil sa kawalan ng tubig.
    A natural occurrence that results in the shrinking of objects.
    The experiment showed how cold can shrink metals.
    Ipinakita ng eksperimento kung paano ugaugin ng lamig ang mga metal.

    Etymology

    Native Filipino Language

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shrink due to heat
    The shrinking of an object due to heat.
    ugaugin ng init
    reduce the price
    Decrease in the value or price of something.
    ugaugin ang presyo

    Related Words

    reduce
    A verb that describes the process of decreasing value or size.
    mabawasan
    attempt to
    An effort to minimize something or a situation.
    pagtatangkang

    Slang Meanings

    crazy or insane
    My classmate seems crazy; he suddenly got mad for no reason.
    Parang ugaugin yung kaklase ko, biglang nagalit nang walang dahilan.
    crazy or eccentric
    He's always acting crazy, don't mind him.
    Laging loka-loka yun, don't mind him.
    a nagging or annoying person
    My crazy friend is always just around, nagging.
    Yung ugaugin na kaibigan ko, lagi na lang kuyog.