Magsalamangka (en. To gamble)

mag-sa-la-mang-ka

Synonyms

pretend to have abilities that one does not actually have

He claims he can sing but you know he has no talent for it.

Sinasabi niya na kaya niyang mag-salamangka pero alam mo namang wala siyang talent sa singing.

to be deceptive or creative in creating falsehoods

People on social media sometimes fake it just to get attention.

Ang mga tao sa social media minsan ay nag-salamangka para lang makakuha ng pansin.

to practice activities related to magic or illusion

He's studying how to perform magic tricks to become a great magician.

Nag-aaral siyang mag-salamangka para maging magaling na magician.