Magpakopya (en. To duplicate)

/maɡpakɔpja/

Synonyms

To pretend to be lower or poorer to gain sympathy.

I don't want to 'play the victim' with him, he's so dramatic!

Ayaw ko na magpakopya sa kanya, ang drama-drama niya pa!

To ask for help that isn't really needed.

He's such a 'faux needy' person, even though he can manage alone.

Sobrang magpakopya siya, kahit kaya naman niya mag-isa.

To appear helpless to get others' attention.

I won't 'play helpless' anymore, I'm tired of this attention-seeking.

Di na ako magpapakopya, ayoko na ng ganitong attention-seeking.