Witwitan (en. Behaving in a deceptive manner)

/wit/wiˈtan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of behavior where a person shows a false or inappropriate character to others.

I don't like your deception; it's better to be true to yourself.

Hindi ko gusto ang iyong witwitan; mas mabuting maging totoo ka sa iyong sarili.

Used to describe a person who always exaggerates or tells things that are not true.

The deception in his stories is no longer believable.

Ang witwitan ng kanyang mga kwento ay hindi na kapani-paniwala.

Origin of the word from 'witit' meaning to pretend or lie.

don't be deceptive

Encourage a person to be honest and genuine.

huwag maging witwitan

lie

A statement or act of not telling the truth.

kasinungalingan

Nerdy conversations or discussions among friends.

Our witwitan earlier was so much fun, we learned a lot about anime.

Sobrang saya ng witwitan naming kanina, ang dami naming natutunan tungkol sa anime.

Joking or playful teasing between close friends.

Their witwitan has started again, it's all just teasing.

Nagsimula na naman ang witwitan nila, puro pang-aasar lang.

Chit-chat or casual banter in a light-hearted manner.

Whenever we are together, we really end up witwitan no matter the topic.

Pag nagkakasama kami, talagang napapa-witwitan kami kahit anong topic.