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    Manghuhuwad (en. Imposter)

    /maŋɡuˈhuwad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who imitates or uses another identity or characteristics to deceive others.
    This imposter was caught in his activities.
    Ang manghuhuwad na ito ay nahuli sa kanyang mga gawain.
    A person who claims false abilities or status.
    He introduced himself as a doctor but turned out to be an imposter.
    Nagpakilala siyang doktor ngunit isa pala siyang manghuhuwad.
    A person who pretends to be someone else to gain trust or benefits from others.
    The imposter succeeded in deceiving many.
    Ang manghuhuwad ay nagtagumpay sa panlilinlang sa marami.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'huwad' meaning false or counterfeit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    imposter with abilities
    a person who claims false abilities
    manghuhuwad na may kakayahan
    imposters online
    people who use fake identities online to deceive
    mga manghuhuwad sa online

    Related Words

    false
    An object or person that is not true or genuine.
    huwad
    deceiver
    A person who intends to deceive or tell lies.
    manloloko

    Slang Meanings

    to lie or pretend to have skills or knowledge
    Juan seems like a fraud, claiming he knows how to build a house but has no experience.
    Parang manghuhuwad lang yang si Juan, sinasabing marunong siyang magtayo ng bahay pero wala namang karanasan.
    to impersonate or act as another person
    Don't pretend, I know you! Why are you lying to me?
    Huwag kang manghuhuwad, kilala kita! Bakit mo ako niloloko?
    to attempt to do something one is unsure if they can succeed in
    You seem to be bluffing in the meeting again, you don't even know the topic.
    Mukhang manghuhuwad ka na naman sa meeting, wala ka namang alam sa topic.