Manloko (en. Deceiver)

/manˈloko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with the ability to deceive or trick.
Don't believe the deceivers on the internet.
Huwag kang maniniwala sa mga manloko sa internet.
An individual who uses deception for personal gain.
Juan is a well-known deceiver who always plants lies.
Kilalang manloko si Juan na palaging nagtatanim ng kasinungalingan.
A person who delivers false information or promises they cannot fulfill.
Deceivers often offer products that are not real.
Ang mga manloko ay madalas na nag-aalok ng mga produkto na hindi totoo.

Etymology

From the root word 'loko' meaning 'to deceive' or 'to trick'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't be deceived
Be wary of people offering seemingly huge benefits that are often fake.
Huwag magpaloko
You've been deceived
A statement indicating that someone has already been tricked.
Nakaloko ka na

Related Words

to deceive
The process of deceiving or tricking someone.
lokohin
lie
False information or statement used to deceive others.
kasinungalingan

Slang Meanings

to trick or deceive others
He always teaches me how to trick people online.
Siya lagi ang nagtuturo sa akin ng mga manloko sa online.
to leave without a word or warning
Her ex was like a trickster, just vanished suddenly.
Yung ex niya, parang manloko lang, bigla na lang nawala.
to reveal differences or discrepancies
He is slowly tricking his friends regarding the projects.
Unti-unti na siyang manloko sa kanyang mga kaibigan sa mga proyekto.