Kantyaw (en. Taunt)

kan-tyaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of mockery or joke that is usually used to hurt or insult someone.

Marco's taunt at Juan caused a rift in their friendship.

Ang kantyaw ni Marco kay Juan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang pagkakaibigan.

Repetition of something in a mocking or sarcastic manner.

She ignored the taunt about her outfit.

Ang kantyaw sa kanyang kasuotan ay hindi niya pinansin.

verb

The action of mocking or joking at someone.

She can taunt anyone without being affected.

Kaya niyang kantyawan ang sinumang tao na hindi naaapektuhan.

Derived from foreign terms or dialects of Filipinos.

That's just a taunt.

A statement expressing that the mockery is not serious.

Kantyaw lang yan.

Don't take the taunt seriously.

A reminder not to be hurt or affected by the mockery.

Huwag magpaka-sindak sa kantyaw.

mockery

The act of mockery that may have harmful effects on the person referred to.

pangungutya

A teasing or joking remark.

Don't get too angry, it's just a tease!

Huwag ka masyadong magalit, kantyaw lang 'yan!

Crying or behaving childishly.

She's pretending to cry just for the tease!

Sinasadyang umiyak yan para lang sa kantyaw!

Frequent jabs or banter to a friend.

When he does something silly, that's the perfect time for a tease!

Pag may ginagawa siyang kalokohan, ito na ang pagkakataon para sa kantyaw!