From root: kulo
Usage Note
Pakulo is a colloquial term for a strategy or trick used to attract attention, such as in marketing or social events.
Examples
" Ano na naman ang pakulo mo? "
Natural Translation
What's your gimmick this time?
Literal Translation
What now again the gimmick your?
" Ito ang bago nilang pakulo. "
Natural Translation
This is their new gimmick.
Literal Translation
This the new their gimmick.
" Maraming pakulo ang tindahan tuwing pista para mahikayat ang mga mamimili na bumili nang marami. "
Natural Translation
The store has many gimmicks during the fiesta to entice shoppers to buy a lot.
Literal Translation
Many gimmick the store every fiesta to entice the shoppers to buy much.
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