Magyabang (en. Arrogant)

/mæˈjɒbæŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Expresses excessive pride or boasting.
He is an arrogant person who does not know how to listen to others.
Siya ay isang magyabang na tao na hindi marunong makinig sa iba.
Shows excessive self-confidence.
His arrogant behavior caused misunderstandings in the group.
Ang kanyang magyabang na pag-uugali ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa grupo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't show arrogance
Do not display excessive pride.
itsyaya ang magyabang

Related Words

pride
Demonstration of excessive pride or arrogance.
yabang
haughty
Expresses a high regard for oneself.
mapagmataas

Slang Meanings

arrogant
Wow, he's so arrogant! It's like he's always on top.
Grabe, ang yabang niya! Parang laging siya ang nasa taas.
acting famous
Don't act famous, you can't impress us.
Huwag kang magiging feeling sikat, hindi mo naman kami kayang i-impress.
social climber
My friend is like a social climber, always bragging about new stuff.
Yung kaibigan ko, parang social climber, lagi nalang nagmamayabang sa mga bagong gamit.
filler
What is that, he's just a filler in the group, always showing off.
Ano ba yan, panakip butas lang siya sa grupo, lagi na lang mayabang.