Magbalag (en. To prorogue)

/maɡbaˈlaɡ/

Synonyms

to pretend to be together

It seems like they're just magbalag in front of people, but they're not really close.

Parang magbalag lang sila sa harap ng mga tao, pero hindi naman talaga sila close.

to set up a show or act

You guys magbalag at the party, so everyone looks like they're having fun.

Magbalag kayo sa party, para mukhang masaya ang lahat.

to steal the spotlight

She doesn't want to magbalag with others; she wants to always be the star.

Ayaw niyang magbalag sa iba, gusto niyang siya lagi ang bida.