Mapadamay (en. To be dependent)

/ma.pa.da.ma.j/

Synonyms

To create drama or a scene to get the attention of others.

He attracts a lot of attention in conversations just to be noticed.

Dami niyang mapadamay sa usapan, para lang mapansin siya.

Playing the victim to gain sympathy from people.

She acted like a victim because she wanted to get the sympathy of the group.

Kaya siya nag-mapadamay dahil gusto niyang makuha yung simpatya ng tropa.