pakitang-tao

Tagalog

Etymology

pakita +‎ -ng +‎ tao. Literally "show of humanity".

Noun

pakitang-tao

1. (idiomatic) Pretense, especially in character or behavior; show-off.
   • 2003, Pilipinas, Bayang Minamahal 5' 2003 Ed., Rex Bookstore, Inc. (→ISBN), page 269:

     ... ang Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Folk Arts Theater, Philippine Trade Center, Philcite at Film Center. Ito ang ginawang sentrong pangkultura ng bansa. Ngunit naging magastos ang ganitong gawain. Ang iba ay pagkukunwari at pakitang tao lamang.

     ... the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Folk Arts Theater, Philippine Trade Center, Philcite at Film Center. This is made the national cultural center. But constructing them are costly. Others are just pretense and show-offs.