Mangungutya (en. Mocking)

/maŋuŋutʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A person who acts in laughing at or mocking others.
Don't mock, as it is hurtful for them.
Huwag kang mangungutya, dahil masakit ito para sa kanila.
A behavior that aims to embarrass or make fun of others.
His mocking caused a rift in the group.
Ang kanyang mangungutya ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa grupo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't mock.
It expresses that mocking other people is inappropriate.
Huwag mangungutya.

Related Words

mockery
The act of laughing at or ridiculing someone.
pangungutya

Slang Meanings

Making fun of or gossiping about someone to entertain oneself.
Of course, we laughed while Mark was gossiping and making fun of James.
Siyempre, tumawa kami habang nagkukuwentuhan si Mark at ang mangungutya tungkol kay James.
Like a narrative spiced with teasing.
It's annoying because he always makes fun of me in class.
Nakakaasar kasi lagi siyang mangungutya sa akin sa klase.
Annoying but with a humorous twist.
Like, he would pour water on your back and then make fun of you.
Tipo, magbuhos siya ng tubig sa likod mo tapos mangungutya siya.