Magbulay (en. To contemplate)

/maɡ.bu.laj/

Synonyms

to pretend to be busy or occupied

Mark is at it again pretending to be busy, so I can't find him at all.

Nagsimula na namang magbulay si Mark, kaya't hinding-hindi ko siya mahagilap.

to make up or create an excuse

Stop bullshitting, just tell me the real reason why you can't come.

Huwag ka nang magbulay, sabihin mo na lang kung ano talaga ang dahilan kung bakit hindi ka makakapunta.

to be lazy or procrastinate on tasks that need to be done

I have so much to do, but I just goofed off all day.

Ang dami kong dapat gawin pero nagbulay lang ako buong araw.