What is the meaning of pangungutya in Tagalog?

"Pangungutya" in Tagalog means ridicule, mockery, or making fun of someone. It implies a deliberate and often malicious act of belittling or humiliating someone.

Here are some examples of how "pangungutya" can be used:

* "Nahihiya ako sa pangungutya ng mga kaklase ko." (I am ashamed of the ridicule from my classmates.)

* "Ang pangungutya ng mga tao sa kanya ay nakakasakit ng damdamin." (The mockery of people towards him is hurtful.)

* "Huwag kang mag-alala sa pangungutya ng iba, mahalaga ang iyong sariling opinyon." (Don't worry about the mockery of others, your own opinion matters.)

Note: While "pangungutya" can be used in a general sense, it often carries a negative connotation, implying that the mockery is intended to hurt or belittle the person being ridiculed.