Manlalait (en. Mocker)

/man-la-lait/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who loves to scorn or ridicule others.
This mocker always displays their judgment over other people.
Ang manlalait na ito ay laging nagpapakita ng kanyang panghuhusga sa ibang tao.
An individual who tarnishes the honor or reputation of others through negative comments.
As a mocker, he has no respect for his peers.
Bilang isang manlalait, wala siyang respeto sa kanyang kapwa.
A person who often tells stories with a mocking tone towards others.
His behavior as a mocker causes conflict in our group.
Ang kanyang ugali bilang manlalait ay nagdudulot ng hidwaan sa aming grupo.

Etymology

From the word 'lait' meaning 'to scorn' or 'to criticize'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mocker of peers
A person who commonly mocks others.
manlalait ng kapwa
do not be a mocker
Avoid mocking or judging others.
huwag maging manlalait

Related Words

judgment
The process of assessing or judging a person or situation.
paghuhusga
lying
The act of saying something untrue, especially to undermine someone's character.
pagsisinungaling

Slang Meanings

Troll
He’s the type of person who trolls online, always saying bad things about other people.
Siya yung tipo ng tao na manlalait online, palaging may masamang sinasabi sa ibang tao.
Bashers
The bashers on social media are really just haters.
Yung mga bashers sa social media, mga manlalait talaga sila.
Speaks painfully and harshly
Sometimes I become a basher when I’m angry, but I know it’s not right.
Minsan, nagiging manlalait ako kapag naiinis, pero alam kong hindi ito tama.