Usugan (en. Popularization)

u-su-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having popularity or strength of something.
The popularity of the new phone quickly spread among people.
Ang usugan ng bagong telepono ay mabilis na kumalat sa mga tao.
The process of conveying an idea or convention to more people.
The popularity of innovative and meaningful ideas is important in society.
Ang usugan ng makabago at makabuluhang mga ideya ay mahalaga sa lipunan.

Etymology

From the word 'uso' which means popular or widespread.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very popular
A thing that is trendy or widespread currently.
usong-uso

Related Words

trend
General category of things that are popular or favored at a specific time.
uso

Slang Meanings

to leave or escape
Let's usugan already, we might get caught by the rain!
Usugan na kita, baka maabutan pa tayo ng ulan!
to hurry up
Hurry up with that assignment, the deadline is tomorrow!
Usugan mo na 'yang assignment mo, deadline na bukas!
to leave quickly
They usugan when they saw the teachers approaching.
Nag-usugan sila nang makita ang mga guro na papalapit.