"Hakal" is a word in HILIGAYNON
hákal - To talk big, vaunt oneself, brag,
boast, prattle, talk proudly of one’s
achievements, be a great chatterbox. Indì
ka maghákal. Don’t talk big. Hinakálan
akó níya. He talked to me with great selfassertion. Ihákal mo lang ang agrót mo
kon nagadúmdum ka nga madámù ang
mga búang nga magapáti sang ímo nga
hámbug. Go on with your foolish chatter if
you believe there are many simpletons that
will give credence to your silly stories. (cf.
hádak, hámbug, etc.).
The beauty of today may not be realised until it becomes tomorrow’s memory
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