Magboling (en. To boast)
/mægˈbo.ling/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To do or speak about things that highlight one’s own abilities or successes.
Do not boast; it’s better to show your work.
Huwag kang magboling; mas mabuti pang ipakita mo ang iyong mga gawa.
To shine or highlight achievements in life.
He started to boast after his successful exam.
Nagsimula siyang magboling matapos ang kanyang matagumpay na pagsusulit.
Self-promotion in the manner of speaking.
His boasting sounds unbelievable.
Ang kanyang magboling ay tila hindi makatotohanan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Do not boast
Demonstrating humility by not flaunting oneself.
Huwag magboling
Related Words
pride
The state or feeling of being proud.
pagmamalaki
Slang Meanings
be true to oneself
I hope you just magboling and stop pretending.
Sana magboling ka na lang at huwag nang magpanggap.
have fun
Come on, let's magboling at the mall later!
Tara, magboling tayo sa mall mamaya!
to relax
You just need to magboling at the beach to relieve your stress.
Kailangan mo lang magboling sa beach para maalis ang stress.
to waste time
Sure, I'll just magboling at home later.
Sige lang, magboling lang ako sa bahay mamaya.
to chill
Let's magboling at the park, just chill.
Magboling tayo sa park, chill lang.