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lip service in Tagalog

ngawngaw

lip service in Tagalog: ngawngaw. In English, lip service means promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.

Tagalog words for lip service

Empty talk; words absent of action or intention
ngawngaw

English meaning of lip service

  1. noun Promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.
  2. noun Cunnilingus (sometimes also referred to as giving lip).

Full definition of lip service

lip service in a sentence

  • The candidate gave lip service to fixing the problems, but it is doubtful that he will do much.
  • Jack gave Samantha lip service.

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Questions about lip service in Tagalog

What is the meaning of lip service in Tagalog?
Lip service in Tagalog is ngawngaw.
Ano ang lip service sa Tagalog?
Lip service: ngawngaw.
What does lip service mean in English?
Lip service means promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.

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