Balakyot (en. Bragging)

/ba-la-kyot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of behavior where a person boasts or spreads excessive information about themselves.

His bragging drove people away from valuing him.

Ang kanyang balakyot ay nagdala ng mga tao upang wag siyang pahalagahan.

Boasting about achievements, which often leads to negative reactions from others.

His bragging annoys the listeners.

Nakakainis ang kanyang balakyot sa mga tagapakinig.

Speaking in a manner that elevates one's value in the eyes of others.

The bragging of such a person is not amusing.

Ang balakyot ng ganitong tao ay hindi nakakatuwa.

Filipino language

lazy and bragging

A person who is unmotivated to work but loves to show off.

tamad at balakyot

don't brag

A reminder not to be boastful.

huwag magbalakyot

proud

A person who loves to show they are superior to others.

mapagmataas

talkative

A person who loves to speak excessively about themselves.

palasalita

Tree climber or someone who takes risks in high places.

Mark climbs easily, he's really a balakyot!

Ang daling umakyat ni Mark, balakyot talaga siya!

A person who loves adventure or is overly imaginative and creative.

He's that balakyot who jumped off the mountain even when it was dark!

Siya yung balakyot na tumalon sa bundok kahit madilim na!

A slang for someone who is overly rebellious or fearless.

He's still young but he's so balakyot, he's done so much already!

Bata pa lang siya pero sobrang balakyot na, ang dami na niyang nagawa!