Panibulos (en. Bluff)

/paniˈbulos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A strategy of deception or dishonest presentation to others.

His bluff caused disappointment among his friends.

Ang kanyang panibulos ay nagdulot ng pagkabigo sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

An attempt to appear stronger or more stable than reality.

The bluff he made did not last because of his true abilities.

Ang panibulos na ginawa niya ay hindi tumagal dahil sa totoo niyang kakayahan.

An appearance of excessive confidence that does not match reality.

Everyone saw that his bluff was merely an illusion.

Nakita ng lahat na ang kanyang panibulos ay pawang ilusyon lamang.

Originated from the Tagalog language.

Don't be fooled by the bluff

Be careful of people who use deception.

Huwag magpaloko sa panibulos

lie

Saying something that is not true or false information.

kasinungalingan

painful stiffness

My legs are so stiff, they feel like panibulos because they hurt!

Ang kapal ng mga binti ko, parang panibulos na kasi masakit ang mga yun!

hard spot

I can't sit properly because I'm on a panibulos.

Nandun sa panibulos, hindi ako makaupo ng maayos.