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    Ikaloko (en. To deceive)

    i-ka-lo-ko

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that indicates diminishing someone's trust or belief.
    Don't deceive him or he might get angry at you.
    Huwag kang ikaloko at baka magalit siya sa iyo.
    To do something that causes deception.
    His words seemed to deceive everyone who was listening.
    Ang kanyang mga salita ay tila ikaloko sa lahat ng nakikinig.
    To trick or pretend with a different purpose.
    Sometimes, people deceive us for their own interests.
    Minsan, ang mga tao ay ikakaloko tayo para sa kanilang mga pansariling interes.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'loko' meaning 'to deceive' or 'to be foolish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    don't deceive yourself
    Do not disregard the truth or do not deceive.
    huwag kang ikaloko

    Related Words

    fool
    A person who often engages in deceptive actions.
    loko
    deception
    The process of deceiving or misleading others.
    panloloko

    Slang Meanings

    demanding or high-maintenance
    It's like she's being so high-maintenance with that outfit, it's just too flashy!
    Parang ikaloko niya yung suot niyang damit, sobra namang flashy!
    over the top or extravagant
    Wow, her birthday party was so over the top, there were so many decorations!
    Grabe, ikaloko ng birthday party niya, ang daming dekorasyon!
    fashionable or stylish
    She always goes for the stylish clothes, she's really fashionable.
    Laging ikaloko ng mga damit niya, talagang maporma siya.