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Translate Files Mapaghambugan (en. Boastful)
/ma.pɐ.gʰam.bu.ɡan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describes a person with a proud demeanor.
His boastful nature is not accepted by his friends.
Ang kanyang mapaghambugan na ugali ay hindi tanggap ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
Exhibiting excessive self-confidence that leads to boasting.
Due to his boastful actions, people distanced themselves from him.
Dahil sa kanyang mapaghambugan na pagkilos, nalayo ang mga tao sa kanya.
Etymology
The word 'mapaghambugan' comes from the root 'hambog' meaning proud or boastful behavior. The prefix 'ma-' indicates capability or characteristic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not be boastful
A reminder not to be proud or arrogant.
huwag maging mapaghambugan
Related Words
proud
A person who constantly shows arrogance.
hambog
Slang Meanings
boastful or full of pride
He's really so boastful that he doesn't even care about what others say.
Siya talaga, sobrang mapaghambugan na hindi na natatakot sa sinasabi ng iba.
acts as if flying high
He only tells stories of success, as if he's soaring high and boastful.
Puro siya kwento ng tagumpay, akala mo mapaghambugan sa taas ng lipad niya.
the fierce one in life
When it comes to that, everyone loses to her boastful style, like she's the fierce one!
Pagdating sa ganyan, talo ang lahat sa kanyang mapaghambugan na istilo, parang sasha fierce!