Mandirikdik (en. To act in a deceitful or dishonest manner)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of a person intending to lie or deceive.
Don't act dishonestly; it's better to be truthful at all times.
Huwag kang mandirikdik, mas mabuti pang maging tapat ka sa lahat ng oras.
Having ill intentions towards another person.
You are acting deceitfully if you continue to tarnish his name.
Ikaw ay mandirikdik kung patuloy mong sinisiraan ang kanyang pangalan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't act deceitfully
Recalling a person's bad behavior.
Huwag mandirikdik

Related Words

cheater
A person who attempts to deceive others.
mandaraya

Slang Meanings

to deceive or attack
He can mess with me, but he's also the source of the rumors.
Kaya niya akong mandirikdik, pero siya rin ang pinagmulan ng mga tsismis.
to pretend or act
Don't act like you know everything.
Huwag kang mandirikdik na parang alam mo ang lahat.
to suddenly ambush or attack
He ambushed me so suddenly when I was hiding behind the door.
Sobrang mandirikdik niya sa akin noong nagtatago ako sa likod ng pinto.