A dipper used to scoop up water from a pail or bucket while washing, traditionally made of coconut shell or bamboo but now more commonly made of plastic.
Origin
Early 20th century. From Tagalog tabo.
Definition of tabo in US English:
tabo
nounˈtabəʊ
Philippine English
A dipper used to scoop up water from a pail or bucket while washing, traditionally made of coconut shell or bamboo but now more commonly made of plastic.