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    Kayabangan (en. Arrogance)

    /ka.ja.ˈbaŋ.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Characteristic of being arrogant or proud.
    His arrogance caused a rift among his friends.
    Ang kanyang kayabangan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Boasting about one’s abilities or achievements.
    I don't like the arrogance of people who boast too much.
    Hindi ko gusto ang kayabangan ng mga taong labis ang pagmamayabang.
    The assertion of greater importance of oneself over others.
    The arrogance does not help his reputation.
    Ang kayabangan ay hindi nakakatulong sa kanyang reputasyon.

    Etymology

    Originates from the word 'yabang' meaning arrogance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't be arrogant
    Advice to be humble.
    Huwag maging mayabang
    Arrogance leads to downfall
    It states that excessive pride leads to negative consequences.
    Ang kayabangan ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkawasak

    Related Words

    yabang
    A term used synonymously with arrogance.
    yabang

    Slang Meanings

    arrogant
    His arrogance in school makes him act like he's the best of all.
    Ang kayabangan niya sa school parang siya na ang pinakamagaling sa lahat.
    snobbish
    He's looking for friends with an air of snobbery, like they're high class.
    Hanap siya ng kaibigan na kayabangan, parang sosyal ang dating.
    rich people's attitude
    His hubris is just a display of a rich people's attitude.
    Kalat na naman ang kanyang kayabangan na puro pangmayaman lang.