Mayabang (en. Arrogant)
ma-ya-bang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows excessive self-confidence or expresses arrogance.
The arrogant person is often ignored by others.
Ang mayabang na tao ay kadalasang hindi pinapansin ng iba.
Expresses pride that goes beyond what is appropriate.
You should not be arrogant about your success.
Hindi mo dapat maging mayabang sa iyong tagumpay.
Refers to the attitude of boasting or bragging.
Having an arrogant personality is not attractive.
Ang pagkakaroon ng mayabang na pagkatao ay hindi kaakit-akit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
arrogant friend
A friend who always boasts.
mayabang na kaibigan
arrogant in success
You take pride in your achievements.
mayabang sa tagumpay
Related Words
boasting
The act of pride or flaunting wealth.
pagyabang
haughtiness
The quality of having excessive self-confidence.
pagmamataas
Slang Meanings
you're boastful, but you can't prove it.
He says he's the best, but he's just cocky.
Sinasabi niyang pinakamagaling siya, pero mayabang lang yan.
show-off, someone who flaunts wealth.
Always bragging in her branded clothes, such a show-off.
Laging mayabang sa suot niyang branded na damit, sosyalera eh.
to be conceited or arrogant.
Please tone down your friend's arrogance, he's so boastful.
Tanggalan mo nga ng malaki ang ulo yang kaibigan mo, ang yabang.