Panlilibak (en. Mockery)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sometimes expressive form of sarcasm or ridicule.
His mockery of my idea was very hurtful.
Ang kanyang panlilibak sa aking ideya ay labis na nakasakit.
A bad act intended to hurt the feelings of others.
Mockery is not good; it only causes resentment.
Hindi mabuti ang panlilibak; ito'y nagdudulot lamang ng sama ng loob.
An act of mocking or ridiculing a person.
Mockery should not be directed at people who are vulnerable.
Ang panlilibak ay hindi dapat isagawa sa mga taong may kahinaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not mock
A reminder to avoid ridiculing others.
Huwag manlibak

Related Words

slander
A type of mockery that entails a negative perception of a person.
paninirang-puri
ridicule
Speaking with sarcasm about a person or subject.
pangungutya

Slang Meanings

Gossip or judgment about others.
Your friends are really gossiping about him because they don't like him.
Sobrang panlilibak ng mga kaibigan mo sa kanya, kasi hindi nila siya gusto.
A negative remark or talk with bad intentions.
Don't pay attention to that gossip, they're just envious of you.
Huwag mong pansinin yung panlilibak na yun, inggit lang sila sa'yo.
Shutting down or bullying a person.
That's why he didn't return to school, he heard so much bullying.
Kaya di na siya bumalik sa school, punong-puno ng panlilibak ang kanyang narinig.