Manghuhuwad (en. Imposter)

/maŋɡuˈhuwad/

Synonyms

to lie or pretend to have skills or knowledge

Juan seems like a fraud, claiming he knows how to build a house but has no experience.

Parang manghuhuwad lang yang si Juan, sinasabing marunong siyang magtayo ng bahay pero wala namang karanasan.

to impersonate or act as another person

Don't pretend, I know you! Why are you lying to me?

Huwag kang manghuhuwad, kilala kita! Bakit mo ako niloloko?

to attempt to do something one is unsure if they can succeed in

You seem to be bluffing in the meeting again, you don't even know the topic.

Mukhang manghuhuwad ka na naman sa meeting, wala ka namang alam sa topic.