Magpasil (en. To investigate)

/maɡ.pa.sil/

Synonyms

to extort money

It's like he's just trying to go around his friends to borrow money.

Parang magpasil lang siya sa mga kaibigan niya para makautang.

to pretend to be wealthy

He shows off a lot at the mall, but in reality, he's just struggling with debt.

Ang dami niyang magpasil sa mall, pero sa totoo lang, tiis na lang sa utang.

to show off or act smart

He always tries to show off in the group to get noticed.

Siya lagi magpasil sa grupo para mapansin.