Kahambugan (en. Arrogance)

/ka.ham.bu.ɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being arrogant.
His arrogance was the reason why many disliked him.
Ang kanyang kahambugan ay naging dahilan kung bakit hindi siya liked ng marami.
The act or behavior that shows a high opinion of oneself.
Avoid arrogance when talking to other people.
Iwasan mo ang kahambugan sa pakikipag-usap sa ibang tao.
The desire to be noticed and to boast about achievements or wealth.
His arrogance about his wealth, he flaunts to everyone.
Ang kanyang kahambugan sa yaman ay kanyang ipinagyayabang sa lahat.

Etymology

from the root word 'hambog' which means boastful or arrogant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not be arrogant
Have humility and do not boast.
huwag maging kahambugan
arrogance in achievements
Showing excessive pride in accomplishments.
kahambugan sa mga tagumpay

Related Words

boastful
An adjective that describes a person who is arrogant or proud.
hambog
pride
The act or state of having a high opinion of oneself or arrogance.
pagmamataas

Slang Meanings

Pride or arrogance.
His arrogance is off the charts, even though he's not that great.
Sobrang kahambugan niya, kahit na hindi naman siya ganon kagaling.
Overconfidence or conceit.
My friend's conceit is ridiculous; he thinks he's the best at everything.
Ang kahambugan ng kaibigan ko, akala mo siya na ang pinakamagaling sa lahat.
Showing off.
All he's doing on social media is showing off.
Puro kahambugan na lang ang pinapakita niya sa social media.