Mapanlait (en. Derisive)

/ma-pan-lait/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describing a person or thing that has a tendency to mock or insult.
His words are derisive and cause pain to others.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay mapanlait at nagdudulot ng sakit sa iba.
Showing disrespect or disregard for a person's dignity.
The derisive tone of his voice seemed to show that he did not care for his interlocutor.
Ang mapanlait na tono ng kanyang boses ay tila hindi siya nagmamalasakit sa kanyang kausap.
Very unrefined and noticeable in a hurtful way.
I cannot judge him, but his derisive statements are undesirable.
Hindi ko mahuhusgahan siya, ngunit ang kanyang mga mapanlait na pahayag ay hindi kanais-nais.

Etymology

root word: 'lait'

Common Phrases and Expressions

derisive commentary
a type of commentary that contains mockery towards others
mapanlait na komentaryo
derisive speech
speech with negative intent or purpose
mapanlait na pagsasalita

Related Words

mock
A word meaning derision or giving a bad opinion.
lait
mockery
An act of derision through words.
panglait

Slang Meanings

harsh critic
Wow, you're so harsh! It's like you're not even human.
Grabe, ang mapanlait mo! Parang hindi ka tao.
luxurious in insults
That's why I don’t want to be around him anymore; he’s such a luxury in insults!
Kaya nga ayaw ko na sa kanya, sobrang mapanlait!
rude comments
Don't be so harsh; your comments are getting too rude.
Huwag kang mapanlait, masyado nang bastos ang mga sinasabi mo.
sarcastic put-downs
You might be noticed as harsh because of your sarcastic put-downs.
Baka mapansin ka na mapanlait dahil sa sarkastikong pambabara mo.