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    Panguuyam (en. Mockery)

    /panguˈujam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of ridicule or mockery towards another person.
    His mockery caused great emotional pain to his friend.
    Ang kanyang panguuyam ay nagdulot ng matinding sakit sa damdamin ng kanyang kaibigan.
    The act of laughing at or mocking with the intent to hurt someone's feelings.
    Mockery is prohibited in our school as it leads to fights.
    Bawal ang panguuyam sa aming paaralan dahil ito ay nagiging sanhi ng away.
    The act of showing mockery towards a person or group.
    Mockery towards the group of new students is unacceptable.
    Ang panguuyam sa grupo ng mga bagong estudyante ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'uyam' meaning 'to mock' or 'to speak ill of others'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do not mock.
    Teaches that one should not ridicule others.
    Huwag magpanguuyam.

    Related Words

    ridicule
    A painful form of laughter or teasing towards a person.
    pangungutya

    Slang Meanings

    wasting time
    Stop fooling around, you should just study.
    Huwag ka na mag-panguuyam, dapat mag-aral ka na lang.
    teasing
    Your teasing of him is so funny.
    Ang saya ng panguuyam mo sa kanya, ha.
    making a joke
    Your joke is so funny!
    Ang panguuyam mo, sobrang nakakatawa!