Pakitangtao (en. Showing off)

pah-kee-tang-tah-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A manner or action of displaying something or attributes to people for attention or praise.

His show-off behavior among colleagues caused jealousy.

Ang kanyang pakitangtao sa mga kasamahan ay naging sanhi ng inggitan.

Evidence of possessing something that is often untrue or fake.

His expensive items seem to be just for show.

Ang kanyang mga mamahaling gamit ay tila pakitangtao lamang.

A form of impressing that does not reflect true character.

Showy behavior hinders genuine friendship.

Ang pakitangtao ay nagiging balakid sa tunay na pagkakaibigan.

Derived from the words 'pakita' meaning 'show' and 'tao' meaning 'person or people'.

showing off only

refers to actions or appearances intended to impress others without genuine substance.

pakitang tao lang

boast

An act of showcasing or bragging about achievements or possessions to others.

mamalak

Lying or pretending to others to make a situation look good.

Those posts on your social media might just be for show, they're not real.

Baka pakitang-tao lang 'yang mga post mo sa social media, hindi sila totoo.

Showing a better demeanor or attitude to other people that isn't genuine.

Aren't you tired of your friends' pretense?

Di ka na ba nagsasawa sa pakitang-tao ng mga kaibigan mo?

Wearing fancy clothes or items to grab others' attention.

At the party, everyone was just showing off, it's crazy!

Sa party, puro pakitang-tao lang ang mga tao, nakakaloka!