Bulilyo (en. Manipulation)
boo-lee-lyo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of verb that refers to the action of manipulating or influencing a person.
Manipulation is not valued by wise people.
Ang bulilyo ay hindi pinapahalagahan ng mga matitinong tao.
Deceptive means of gaining benefits from others.
Manipulation is common among people with bad intentions.
Ang bulilyo ay karaniwan sa mga taong may masamang intensyon.
Use of strategies to alter others' opinions or emotions.
He often uses manipulation to get what he wants.
Madalas siyang gumamit ng bulilyo upang makuha ang gusto niya.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'bulillo', meaning to influence or manipulate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under manipulation
under influence or persuasion.
sa ilalim ng bulilyo
led to manipulation
mind changed due to deception.
napapaanyaya sa bulilyo
Related Words
manipulation
A process of controlling or influencing another person through strategies.
manipulasyon
Slang Meanings
Like someone who fell or got hurt but is just joking around.
When he bumped into the wall, we all laughed at him.
Nang bumangga siya sa pader, bulilyo kami lahat sa kakatawa.
Deliberate teasing or a time for teasing.
That's enough teasing, he might get hurt.
Tama na ang bulilyo, baka masaktan na siya.