Pangungutya (en. Mockery)
/paŋuŋˈɡutja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An act or way of mocking or laughing at another person.
Mockery is undesirable and has a negative effect on the victim.
Ang pangungutya ay hindi kanais-nais at nagdudulot ng masamang epekto sa biktima.
Speaking or acting that aims to disallow and ridicule other people.
Mocking coworkers causes conflicts within the group.
Ang pangungutya sa mga kasamahan ay nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan sa grupo.
It often becomes a source of good conversation when it is out of order.
Children tend to mock each other when playing.
Ang mga bata ay may posibilidad na magpangungutya ng isa't isa kapag naglalaro.
Etymology
From the word 'kutya' which means to laugh at or mock.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't mock
Be kind and don't belittle others.
Huwag kang mangutya
Mockery of children
The ridicule or indifference of children towards their peers.
Pangungutya ng mga bata
Related Words
laughter
An act of expressing joy or amusement.
pagtawa
ridicule
The act of sneering or mocking others.
paglilibak
Slang Meanings
accusation or teasing
His mockery of my art really hurt my feelings.
Ang pangungutya niya sa aking sining ay sobrang sakit sa puso.
humiliation
I can't take the mockery I receive at school anymore.
Hindi ko na kaya ang mga pangungutya na natatanggap ko sa school.
joke or teasing
He said it was just a mockery, but it seemed really serious.
Sabi niya, pangungutya lang daw 'yun, pero parang seryoso na talaga.