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    Kalaitlait (en. Mockery)

    /ka.lai.tlai/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act or instance of mocking or giving a negative opinion about someone.
    Mockery should not be made a joke as it hurts the feelings of others.
    Ang kalaitlait ay hindi dapat gawing biro dahil nakakasakit ito sa damdamin ng ibang tao.
    A statement or word used to diminish the dignity of a person or thing.
    His mockery of his friend caused resentment in their relationship.
    Ang kanyang kalaitlait sa kanyang kaibigan ay nagdulot ng sama ng loob sa kanilang samahan.
    Speaking ill of a person in front of others.
    The mockery he made in front of the entire class was inappropriate.
    Ang kalaitlait na ginawa niya sa harap ng buong klase ay hindi naaangkop.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'lait' which means to mock or belittle someone's worth

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't mock
    Do not judge or instigate a negative opinion about others.
    Huwag magkalaitlait

    Related Words

    mock
    'Lait' is the main root of kalaitlait meaning to mock.
    lait

    Slang Meanings

    The look that is unappealing or referred to as ugly.
    This laugh, how ugly you are!
    Ang tawang ito, ang kalaitlait mo naman!
    A statement used to describe a really difficult situation.
    Wow, my spouse is such a pain, I hardly know what to do!
    Grabe, ang kalaitlait ng asawa ko, halos di ko na alam ang gagawin!