Hambog (en. Arrogant)

ham-bog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A person who has a high opinion of themselves and is arrogant.
He is known as an arrogant person in our town.
Siya ay kilala bilang hambog na tao sa aming bayan.
Showing excessive pride or arrogance.
His arrogant behavior is unappealing to others.
Ang kanyang hambog na asal ay hindi kaakit-akit sa iba.

Etymology

Derived from the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

arrogant person
A person who is boastful and has a high opinion of themselves.
hambog na tao

Related Words

boastful
A word used synonymously with hambog, describing a person with excessive self-confidence.
mayabang

Slang Meanings

arrogant
That new friend of yours is really full of himself, acting like he’s someone important.
Yung bagong kaibigan mo, hambog talaga, akala mo kung sino na.
snobbish
It's nice talking to her, but she's also so stuck-up, always acting high-class.
Ang sarap makipag-usap sa kanya, pero sobrang hambog din, parang laging sosyal.
show-off
At events, he's always so boastful, wanting to be the center of attention.
Sa mga events, laging hambog siya, laging gustong maging sentro ng atensyon.