Fedreman (en. Fedreman)

/fe.dre.man/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A man who boasts about something, usually in an exaggerated way.
That fedreman is always telling incredible stories.
Ese fedreman siempre está contando historias increíbles.
A person who constantly seeks attention.
I don't like to go out with him because he behaves like a fedreman.
No me gusta salir con él porque se comporta como un fedreman.
Someone who boasts about their achievements or possessions.
His fedreman attitude drives away his true friends.
Su actitud de fedreman lo aleja de sus verdaderos amigos.

Etymology

Possibly derived from 'fedre,' which means 'conceited' in a local dialect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a fedreman
To behave in an excessive or conceited manner.
ser un fedreman
not to be fedreman
Not to boast about one's own qualities or achievements.
no ser fedreman
to stop being a fedreman
To behave with more modesty.
dejar de ser fedreman

Related Words

braggart
A person who boasts about their achievements.
fanfarrón
conceited
Someone who brags about their possessions.
presumido
boastful
Who boasts about something.
alardoso

Slang Meanings

A guy who seeks to impress others with incredible stories.
That guy is a true fedreman, he always has a spectacular anecdote.
Ese chico es un verdadero fedreman, siempre tiene una anécdota espectacular.
A man who crosses the line with his ostentatious behavior.
I can't believe what he says, he's a total fedreman.
No puedo creer lo que dice, es un fedreman total.