Meaning of pakulo | Babel Free

Definitions

1. ingenious scheme to brag about, especially for entertainment
2. publicity stunt
3. gimmick; ploy

Examples

“Sabi nga'y kanya-kanya sila ng lakad at pakulo. Sa kasalukuya'y may 150 na rehistradong prodyuser ( hindi kasama ang mga fly-by-night).”

They say they do a lot and create new ideas all on their own. Presently, there are 150 registered producers (not including those who fly by night).

“TAO 3: Hindi kaya pakulo na naman ito ni Mayor? TAO 1: Hindi naman eleksiyon ngayon! Kaya maaaring hindi pakulo. Tuwing eleksiyon lang naman siya nangangako't napapako.”

PERSON 3: Isn't our mayor just bragging something again? PERSON 1: It's not election yet! So it'a possibly not. Only during election he makes broken promises.

“Mukhang ito ay isang magandang pakulo para sa pakikipag-usap ng ating pamahalaan sa Bise-Presidente ng Amerika.”

This looks like something good to brag about as our government talks with the U.S. Vice President

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