Magpalingas (en. To strengthen oneself)

/maɡ.pa.liŋ.ɡas/

Synonyms

To pretend to be uninterested

He just played it cool even though he was really interested in her.

Magpalingas lang siya kahit sobrang interesado siya sa kanya.

To add drama

In that conversation, he acted up to get everyone's attention.

Doon sa usapan, nagpalingas siya para mapansin ng lahat.

To act cool

He played it cool in front of his crush, but he was really nervous.

Nagpalingas siya sa harap ng crush niya, pero kinakabahan na siya.