Berbalin (en. Verbal)

/bɛrˈbɑː.lin/

Synonyms

To pretend or act skilled at something even if one is not really good at it.

It's like he was 'berbalin' in creating the music video, but in reality, he's not that good.

Parang nagberbalin siya sa paglikha ng music video, pero sa totoo lang, hindi ganun kagaling.

To be pretentious or try to act tough in a situation.

Don't 'berbalin,' you're not really part of those conversations.

Huwag kang berbalin, hindi ka naman talaga kasali sa mga usapang yan.