Sumalapang (en. To scoop)
/su-ma-la-pang/
Synonyms
- umakyat
- manggaw
Slang Meanings
pretending to be richer or more attractive than one's actual status
He/she is such a show-off on social media, but in reality, he/she doesn't really have enough money.
Ang dami niyang sumalapang sa social media, pero sa totoo lang, wala naman siyang sapat na pera.
showing off excessive wealth or beauty in front of others
He/She might be showing off at the wedding to get everyone's attention.
Baka sumalapang siya sa kasal para makuha ang atensyon ng lahat.
deceiving or hiding true status to appear better or more successful
I thought he/she was rich, but he/she was just showing off with the clothes.
Akala ko siya ay mayaman, pero sumalapang lang siya sa mga damit.