Magpamuok (en. To build)

/maɡpaˈmuok/

Synonyms

to pretend to be wealthy or affluent

There were a lot of people pretending to be wealthy at the party, but they weren't really rich.

Dami nung nagpapamuok sa party na hindi naman pala tunay na mayaman.

to be overly dramatic or to make a scene

Don't act like that; it's not that serious!

Huwag kang magpamuok, hindi naman ganun kalalala 'yan!

to fall short or fail to meet expectations

You say a lot, but you're just falling behind. Don't act like that.

Ang dami mong pinagsasabi, pero nagliligwak ka lang. Huwag kang magpamuok.