pakitang-tawo

== Cebuano == === Etymology === From pakita (“to show”) + -ng (“ligature”) + tawo (“person”). Cognate with Tagalog pakitang-tao. === Noun === pakitang-tawo (Badlit spelling ᜉᜃᜒᜆᜅ᜔ᜆᜏᜓ) (idiomatic) A pretense; superficial behavior; "putting on a show" for the sake of public opinion or to deceive others. ==== Synonyms ==== paaron-ingnon plastik paduding ==== Usage notes ==== The term refers to the deliberate act of curating one's image or behavior to win favor from others, while masking one's true intentions or character. It is strongly associated with political figures during campaigns, people trying to repair a damaged reputation, or individuals acting out of "fake piety" to manipulate social standing. It is a critical, often accusatory term used to peel back the layers of someone's social mask.