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    Mambobola (en. Smooth talker)

    /mamboˈbɔla/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who likes to speak things that are not true or give excessive praise to gain sympathy from others.
    The smooth talker easily gains people's trust with his sweet words.
    Ang mambobola ay madaling makakuha ng tiwala ng mga tao sa kanyang magandang salita.
    A person who often uses deceit or charm to get what they want.
    Don't believe him, he's a smooth talker who just takes money from people.
    Huwag kang maniwala sa kanya, isa siyang mambobola na kumukuha lamang ng pera mula sa mga tao.

    Etymology

    The word 'mambobola' comes from 'bola', which means 'to tell untruths' or 'to sweet-talk' referring to a person who uses lies or flattery to gain trust or sympathy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    smooth talker of the heart
    A person who uses beautiful words to court or attract.
    mambobola ng puso
    smooth talker in business
    A person who uses deceit or lies for personal gain in business.
    mambobola sa negosyo

    Related Words

    to flatter
    The action of saying things that are not true or compliments that lack truth.
    bolahin
    deceit
    A process of deceiving another person using words or actions.
    panlilinlang

    Slang Meanings

    The act of flirting.
    Kevin is such a good flirt, he can charm all the girls.
    Ang galing mambobola ni Kevin, lahat ng babae nakakaakit niya.
    Someone who talks sweetly to get what they want.
    Don't believe him, he's just a sweet talker.
    Huwag kang maniwala sa kanya, mambobola lang 'yan.
    A person who communicates in a charming and persuasive manner.
    He's too much of a smooth talker, just see how he talks to people.
    Masyado siyang mambobola, tingnan mo kung paano siya makipag-usap sa mga tao.