Mamalita (en. To baby talk)

/ma-ma-li-ta/

Synonyms

To pretend to have it all together, but actually doesn't.

Niko is such a show-off, you'd think he's rich but he's just drowning in debt.

Sobrang mamalita si Niko, akala mo ang yaman-yaman eh puro utang lang pala.

Talking big about things that aren't true.

Don't act so impressive, you have nothing to back up what you're saying.

Huwag ka masyadong mamalita, wala kang napapatunayan sa mga sinasabi mo.

A slang term for boasting.

Dude, stop showing off! No one asked for your stories.

Puto, mamalita ka nga! Ang mga kwento mo, hindi ka naman requested.