Magbalagwit (en. To oscillate)

/maɡ.ba.lak.wit/

Synonyms

To be rebellious or defiant.

He really rebelled against his teachers, he stopped following the rules.

Siya talaga'y nagbalagwit sa kanyang mga guro, di niya na sinunod ang mga patakaran.

To try to exploit or take advantage of others.

Why are you so devious in the projects? You're too exploitative.

Bakit ang dami mong balagwit sa mga proyekto? Masyado kang mapagsamantala.

To show off or be ostentatious.

He bought expensive clothes to show off at the party.

Bumili siya ng mamahaling damit para magbalagwit sa party.