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    Mapagpanggap (en. Pretender)

    /ma.paɡ.pan.ɡap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Capable of pretending or hiding one's true identity.
    He is a pretender among his friends.
    Siya ay mapagpanggap sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Displays a form that is different from its true condition.
    His pretentious behavior caused problems.
    Ang kanyang mapagpanggap na ugali ay nagdulot ng problema.
    Conveys a feeling or sentiment that is not genuine.
    His pretentious smile was not hidden from me.
    Ang mapagpanggap na ngiti niya ay hindi nakatago sa akin.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'panggap' with the affix 'mapag-'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pretentious personality
    A personality that hides the true self.
    mapagpanggap na pagkatao
    not pretentious
    Sincere or genuine personality.
    hindi mapagpanggap

    Related Words

    pretend
    The act of acting or pretending.
    panggap

    Slang Meanings

    pretentious
    He acts so high and mighty, like a pretentious actor.
    Ang taas ng ere niya, parang mapagpanggap na artista.
    fake
    His friends are so fake, they are such pretentious people.
    Sobrang plastic ng mga kaibigan niya, mga mapagpanggap talaga.
    poseur
    Looks nice, but she's just a poseur in reality.
    Nicer tingnan, pero mapagpanggap naman siya sa totoo lang.