Magbola (en. To gamble)

maɡˈbola

Synonyms

to make up stories or information that is not true

Don't magbola about your new car, because it's not true.

Huwag kang magbola about sa bago mong kotse, kasi hindi naman totoo.

to show off or seek attention

Wow, she's full of magbola in that pageant, trying to prove she's the prettiest.

Naku, ang dami niyang bola sa pageant na 'yon, para sabiin na siya ang pinakamaganda.

to speak beautifully but without substance

There she goes magbola again; pretty words but no substance.

Ayan, nagbola na naman siya; puro ang ganda ng mga salita, pero wala namang substance.