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    Lura (en. Lure)

    /lu.ra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An item or thing used to attract a person or animal.
    He used a lure for his fishing.
    Gumamit siya ng lura para sa kanyang pangingisda.
    A way to attract the interest or attention of others.
    The attractive offers are a lure for consumers.
    Ang magagandang alok ay isang lura para sa mga mamimili.
    verb
    The action of using something to attract others.
    Lure him with a good story.
    Lurain mo siya ng magandang kwento.

    Etymology

    N/A

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shark lure
    A type of lure commonly used in fishing.
    lura ng pating
    use a lure
    To devise a strategy to attract others.
    gumamit ng lura

    Related Words

    attraction
    An item or strategy used to capture the attention of others.
    pang-akit

    Slang Meanings

    lying or cheating
    You know, things like this are just pure lies.
    Alam mo, ang mga ganitong bagay, pura lura lang.
    not true or fake
    Don't believe this, it's all fake.
    Wag kang maniwala dito, puro lura yan.
    all talk, no action
    He talks a lot, but it's all just talk.
    Ang dami niyang sinasabi, pero lahat yun pura lura.