Pakitanggilas (en. Show off)

/paki-taŋ-ɡi-las/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An act of showing off wealth or beauty.

He wants to show off his new car to his friends.

Gusto niyang pakitanggilas ang kanyang bagong sasakyan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Showing off skills or talents to gain the attention of others.

There's nothing wrong with showing off his talent on stage.

Walang masama sa pakitanggilas ng kanyang talento sa entablado.

Deliberately presenting oneself in a luxurious manner.

He was not ashamed to show off in his extravagant outfit.

Hindi siya nahiya sa pakitanggilas sa kanyang marangyang pananamit.

Tagalog word derived from 'pakita' meaning 'to show' and 'ngilas' meaning 'to flaunt'.

showing off

The act of displaying one's skills or wealth to others.

magpakitang gilas

enticing

The act of alluring or attracting the attention of others.

pang-aakit

Show your skills!

Come on, show off in front of everyone.

Sige na, pakitanggilas sa harapan ng lahat.

Show your talent

You should show off your dance at the talent show.

Dapat sa talent show, pakitanggilas mo ang iyong sayaw.

Acting or showing off

Haven't you seen it yet? Show it off already!

Wala ka pang nakikita? Pakitanggilas mo na!