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    Panunuya (en. Mockery)

    /panuˈnuja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of speech that describes criticism or ridicule of a person or thing.
    His mockery caused emotional pain to the victim.
    Ang kanyang panunuya ay nagdulot ng sakit ng damdamin sa biktima.
    Expression of contempt through words or actions.
    He often plays the role of mockery with his friends.
    Madalas niyang ginagampanan ang panunuya sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Calling attention to a weakness through ridicule.
    His mockery of his friend aimed to correct his behavior.
    Ang panunuya niya sa kanyang kaibigan ay may layuning ituwid ang kanyang pag-uugali.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'nunya' meaning 'to say' or 'to speak' with a tone of criticism.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mockery of others
    The use of ridicule against other people.
    panunuya sa kapwa
    to be mocking
    The behavior or actions that contain mockery.
    maging mapanunuya

    Related Words

    taunting
    A way of expressing my opinion with a hint of excellence.
    taan
    speaking
    The activity of expressing thoughts or opinions, which can be positive or negative.
    pagsasalita

    Slang Meanings

    Teasing or mocking someone.
    Don't get mad, I'm just teasing you.
    Huwag ka magalit, nagpa-panunuya lang ako sa'yo.
    Sarcastic words or actions.
    I didn't expect his mocking of what I said.
    Ang panunuya niya sa sinabi ko ay di ko inaasahan.
    Jokes that have a hint of insult.
    What he said to me earlier felt like mocking.
    Parang panunuya na yung sinabi niya sa akin kanina.