EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
scornful...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-pang-ha-MAK/
FIL: Naglalarawan sa isang tao na may ugaling magpakita ng pagwawalang-halaga, pag-insulto, o mababang pagtingin sa kapwa.
EN: scornful
Parang 'mapang-api' pero more on the emotional and verbal side. Ito yung titingin sa'yo from head to toe, tapos tataas ang kilay. The master of the side-eye. They use words and looks to make you feel worthless. Social media trolls are the digital version of this.
From "ma-" (adjective prefix) + "pang-" (instrumental prefix) + "hamak" (lowly, scorn).
ROOT MEANING: lowly, humble, insignificant
Describes an attitude or behavior of looking down on others. Stronger and more active than just being arrogant.
🇵🇭 Mayroon siyang mapanghamak na tingin sa mga mahihirap.
🇺🇸 He has a scornful way of looking at the poor.
🇵🇭 Ang kanyang mapanghamak na pananalita ay nakasakit sa damdamin ng marami.
🇺🇸 His contemptuous speech hurt the feelings of many.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.