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    Mapanloko (en. Deceptive)

    /mapanloko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Capable of deceiving or hiding true intentions.
    His deceptive smile raised doubts among everyone.
    Ang kanyang mapanlokong ngiti ay nagdulot ng pagdududa sa lahat.
    Hiding the truth in what he says or does.
    He is known to be deceptive, so we no longer trust him.
    Siya ay kilalang mapanloko kaya't di na kami nagtitiwala sa kanya.

    Etymology

    From the word 'loko' which means 'to pretend' or 'to deceive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deceptive person
    A person who often deceives or provides false information.
    mapanlokong tao

    Related Words

    fool
    A person with bad intentions or known for being deceitful.
    loko

    Slang Meanings

    Sly person who often plays tricks to deceive.
    Juan is always sly with his colleagues, so he is no longer trusted.
    Si Juan, lagi na lang siyang mapanloko sa mga kasamahan niya, kaya di na siya pinagkakatiwalaan.
    A person who loves to pretend or appear different from their true self.
    Sometimes, the sly ones have a great exterior, but you don't know their truth.
    Minsan ang mga mapanloko ay may magandang panlabas, pero hindi mo alam ang totoo.
    Capable of providing false information with the intent to deceive or trick.
    Because of his sly story, everyone believed him.
    Nang dahil sa kanyang mapanloko na kwento, naniniwala ang lahat sa kanya.