Palabawi (en. Reparation)

pah-lah-bah-wee

Synonyms

Saying things that are not true, usually just an excuse.

What he's saying seems just like a cover-up to avoid being scolded.

Parang palabawi lang yung sinasabi niya para hindi siya mapagalitan.

For instance, looking for a way to explain or justify a bad situation after it's happened.

His excuses are just cover-ups; I can't believe him.

Yung mga dahilan niya ay puro palabawi, hindi ko siya mapaniwalaan.