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    Pagpapalalo (en. Arrogance)

    /pag.pa.pa.la.lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being boastful or arrogant.
    His arrogance caused misunderstandings with his friends.
    Ang kanyang pagpapalalo ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    A trait or characteristic that reveals a lack of regard for others.
    Arrogance is not a quality to be proud of.
    Ang pagpapalalo ay hindi isang katangian na dapat ipagmalaki.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'palalo' meaning arrogant or boastful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do not be arrogant
    Be humble and do not show arrogance.
    huwag maging mapagpalalo

    Related Words

    boastful
    A word describing an arrogant or proud attitude.
    palalo
    pride
    A trait of being arrogant or boastful.
    kayabangan

    Slang Meanings

    boastful or arrogant
    He can do that because he's boasting to his classmates.
    Kaya niyang gawin 'yan kasi nagpapalalo siya sa mga kaklase niya.
    pretending to be capable of something they can't do
    He loves pretending to be good, he’s just showing off.
    Ang hilig niyang magpanggap na magaling, eh nagpapalalo lang naman siya.