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    Magluko (en. To deceive)

    /maɡˈlukɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action or behavior related to deception or lying.
    Don't deceive your friends.
    Huwag kang magluko sa iyong mga kaibigan.
    The act of not telling the truth.
    He often deceives people.
    Madalas siyang magluko sa mga tao.
    The act of performing dishonest actions.
    Deception is not good in any situation.
    Ang magluko ay hindi maganda sa anumang sitwasyon.

    Etymology

    From the root 'luko' meaning 'to deceive' or 'to mislead'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't deceive
    Be honest in what you say or do.
    Huwag magluko
    He deceived me
    It is said that he was not honest with me.
    Nagluko siya sa akin

    Related Words

    deception
    A word describing uncertainty or deceit.
    luko
    to trick
    An action aimed to deceive others.
    manglinlang

    Slang Meanings

    to pretend to be wealthy or in a high status
    He's always pretending to be rich among his friends, wearing all branded stuff.
    Lagi siyang nagmamagluko sa mga kaibigan niya na puro branded ang gamit.
    to brag or show off
    Don't be pretentious; you're not the best here!
    Huwag kang magluko, hindi naman ikaw ang pinakamagaling dito!
    to pose as someone else
    Because of social media, people often pretend to be someone else there.
    Dahil sa social media, madalas naglulukong tao ang mga tao doon.