Mapanlibak (en. Scornful)

ma-pan-li-bak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to mockery or insult.
His scornful words hurt the feelings of others.
Ang kanyang mapanlibak na salita ay nakasakit sa damdamin ng iba.
Showing disrespect or contempt for others.
The scornful tone of his voice showed his hesitation.
Ang mapanlibak na tono ng kanyang boses ay nagpakita ng kanyang pag-aalinlangan.
Sharp or hurtful words focused on mockery.
The scornful remarks do not help the situation.
Ang mga mapanlibak na pahayag ay hindi nakakatulong sa sitwasyon.

Etymology

from the root word 'libak' which means to mock or insult.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scornful criticism
Criticism that contains mockery or contempt.
mapanlibak na kritisismo

Related Words

mockery
An act of deriding or insulting.
libak
derision
A behavior of contempt or mockery toward others.
panglait

Slang Meanings

Teasing with insults.
It seems like you're the one manipulating the conversation again, always with a mocking comment.
Parang ikaw na naman ang nagmamanipula ng usapan, laging may mapanlibak na komento.
Sarcastic criticism.
Isn't your tone sound mocking earlier?
Di ba parang mapanlibak ang tono ng iyong boses kanina?
Teasing with scorn.
You know there are a lot of mocking people online, so you need to be careful.
Alam mo na maraming mapanlibak na tao sa online, kaya kailangan mag-ingat.