Lait (en. Mockery)

/lai̇t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of insult or derogation directed at a person.

His mockery hurt his friend's feelings.

Ang kanyang lait ay nagdulot ng sakit sa damdamin ng kanyang kaibigan.

An insult or speaking ill of another person.

It is not good to mock others in front of others.

Hindi magandang maglait ng ibang tao sa harapan ng iba.

Labeling or calling someone with hurtful words.

The mockery he received from his classmates is something he will never forget.

Ang lait na natamo niya mula sa kanyang mga kaklase ay hindi niya malilimutan.

From the Spanish word 'lait'.

Do not mock

Avoid speaking ill of others.

Huwag maglait

mockery

A term referring to teasing or the desire to humiliate another person.

pangutya

disparagement

The act of doubting or dismissing others.

paglait

Sarky or sarcastic remark

Wow, your insult is so strong, you act like you're someone important.

Grabe yung lait mo, akala mo kung sino ka.

To mock or tease someone

Don't keep mocking him, I feel sorry for him.

Huwag mo na siyang lait-laitin, naawa ako sa kanya.

Throw shade

You have so much shade to throw at him, like you have nothing else to say.

Ang dami mong lait sa kanya, para kang wala nang ibang masabi.