Pabalatuhin (en. To cover)

/pa.ba.la.tu.hin/

Synonyms

To create drama or a show for attention

Don't be dramatic in front of your friends, they don't care.

Huwag kang pabalatuhin sa harap ng mga kaibigan mo, wala naman silang pakialam.

To pretend or show false emotions

She seems to just be putting on a show, she's not really being honest.

Parang pabalatuhin lang siya, di naman talaga siya nagsasabi ng totoo.

To act like a rich or famous person even when they're not

Sometimes, people put on a show and act rich even when they're broke.

Minsan, yung mga tao pabalatuhin, nag-aasta silang mayaman kahit kapos sa pera.