Where does “uga-uga” come from?

uga-uga (Cebuano) comes from Cebuano uga — dry; To dry, to dehydrate.

uga-uga (Cebuano): almost dry; damp, moist

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Cebuano	uga	dry; To dry, to dehydrate

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