agatuñar

Galician

Alternative forms

  • gatuñar, agatañar
  • agatunhar, gatunhar, agatanhar (reintegrationist)

Etymology

Attested since the 18th century. Blend of gato (cat) + rabuñar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡatuˈɲaɾ/

Verb

agatuñar (first-person singular present agatuño, first-person singular preterite agatuñei, past participle agatuñado)

  1. to scale, to climb (using one's legs and arms)
    Synonyms: empoleirar, gabear, rubir
  2. to claw, scratch
    Synonyms: arañar, rabuñar

Conjugation

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