Umupat (en. To prop up)

u-mu-pat

Synonyms

pretended

You pretended again, thinking you're someone important!

Umupat ka na naman, akala mo kung sino ka!

acting like you know something

Don't pretend like you're an expert in the conversation, you don't even know what you're talking about!

Huwag kang umupat na parang expert ka sa usapan, hindi ka naman marunong!

trying to impress

Why does he seem to act like someone important in front of new acquaintances?

Bakit parang umupat siya sa harap ng mga bagong kakilala?