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    Paglait (en. Insult)

    /pɐgˈlait/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of insult or scorn towards another person.
    His insult caused a lot of pain in my feelings.
    Ang kanyang paglait ay nagdulot ng labis na sakit sa aking damdamin.
    The act of provoking or teasing a person.
    Do not get used to insulting others because it is not good.
    Huwag maging sanay sa paglait ng ibang tao dahil hindi ito maganda.
    Giving negative feedback on a person or thing.
    Unparalleled disdain for his talent is unjust.
    Ang walang kasing paglait sa kanyang talento ay hindi makatarungan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'lait' which means insult or scorn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do not insult
    avoid insulting others.
    huwag maglait

    Related Words

    insult
    A word that refers to insult or scorn.
    lait
    insult
    The act of speaking ill of another person.
    pang-aalipusta

    Slang Meanings

    insulting
    His constant mocking of his friend shows he has no respect.
    Sobrang paglait niya sa kaibigan niya, parang wala na siyang respeto.
    self-deprecation for hype
    I don't like people who put themselves down just to look better.
    Ayaw ko sa mga tao na daig pa ako sa paglait sa sarili nila para umangat.
    backhanded compliment
    When he said I smell good even though I'm dirty, it was like a form of insult too.
    Nang sabihin niyang mabango ako kahit madumi, parang paglait na rin 'yun.