Burak (en. Decoy)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A trap or body of animal used to attract other animals.
Fishermen use decoys to catch fish.
Ginagamit ng mga mangingisda ang burak upang makahuli ng isda.
Crime or deception used to trick others.
This decoy caused confusion among consumers.
Ang burak na ito ay nagdulot ng pagkalito sa mga mamimili.
A subtle way to convince others.
The decoy he created led to his success.
Ang burak na ginawa niya ay nagbigay-daan sa kanyang tagumpay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a bind
in a difficult situation
nasa burak

Related Words

attraction
An object or method used to attract others.
pang-akit

Slang Meanings

Messy or unkempt hair.
Your hair looks like a mess, fix it up!
Parang burak yung buhok mo, ayusin mo nga!
A kid who loves to play and is restless.
The kids here in the street are so lively, they’re having a blast!
Sobrang burak ng mga bata dito sa kalsada, ang saya nila!
A person who seems out of it or not paying attention.
Wow, my conversation partner is so out of it, can't answer properly.
Grabe, ang burak ng kausap ko, hindi makasagot ng maayos.
A life that is messy or complicated.
I’ve got so much chaos in my life lately, I need a break.
Daming burak sa buhay ko lately, kailangan ko ng break.