Ikabingi (en. To be blindfolded)

/ika'bingɪ/

Synonyms

to pretend to be happy even when sad

He said, 'Yeah, I'm fine!' but you can see the chaos in his eyes.

Sabi niya, 'Oo, okay lang ako!' pero ikabingi ang gulo sa mata niya.

evidence of disappointment in one's demeanor

Why does your face look like that? Are you feeling down again?

Bakit ganyan ang mukha mo? Ikabingi ka na naman?

pretending not to care

We were all having fun, but he seemed indifferent on the side.

Ang saya saya namin, pero ikabingi siya sa gilid na parang wala siyang pakialam.