Magbalantok (en. To balance)

/maɡbalaŋtok/

Synonyms

To show off or demonstrate one's talent to get the attention of others.

Oh no, he showed off in front of the whole town even though he's not that great.

Naku, nagbalantok siya sa harap ng buong bayan kahit hindi naman siya ganoon kagaling.

To pretend to be special or better than one's actual abilities.

His modem just showed off, but he's always losing the internet connection.

Yung modem niya, parang nagbalantok lang, pero laging bumabagsak sa internet.