Kalambigi (en. Exaggeration)

ka-lam-bi-gi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of speech or description that overdoes a story or truth.
His story is full of exaggeration, so not everyone believed it.
Ang kanyang kwento ay puno ng kalambigi kaya't hindi ito pinaniwalaan ng lahat.
Saying things that are beyond the truth or reality.
He speaks of exaggeration regarding his achievements in life.
Nagsasalita siya ng kalambigi tungkol sa kanyang mga nakamit sa buhay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exaggerated story
A story full of untruth or excessive detail.
kalambiging kwento

Related Words

lying
An act of not telling the truth.
pagsisinungaling
deceit
A form of imitation or deluding others.
panlilinlang

Slang Meanings

joy
I love my partner, we’re always so happy!
Gusto ko yung kalambigi ko, ang saya saya namin palagi!
partner
Of course, I need a partner to go on a date!
Siyempre, kailangan ko ng kalambigi para makapag-date!
flirt
He has a sideline even though he already has a girlfriend.
May kalambigi siya kahit may girlfriend na.