Pagkalmot (en. Scratch)

pag-kal-mot

Synonyms

Sometimes, scratching is like calling for attention.

You're just scratching to get his attention.

Kumakalmot ka lang para makuha ang atensyon niya.

Scratching a person or thing becomes a symbol of anger or tension.

She's upset, so she scratched the sofa.

Nagtatampo siya, kaya kinalmot niya ang sofa.

Saying something but not meaning it literally.

We just scratched each other in the conversation, but we're still friends.

Nagkalmutan lang tayo sa usapan, pero magkaibigan pa rin tayo.