Pagyabangan (en. Boastfulness)

/pa-ɡja-ˈbaŋ-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of being boastful or bragging.

His boastfulness does not help his reputation.

Ang kanyang pagyabangan ay hindi nakakatulong sa kanyang reputasyon.

A type of behavior where one is proud of achievements or possessions.

Don't let boastfulness hinder your friendship.

Huwag mong hayaan ang pagyabangan na hadlangan ang iyong pagkakaibigan.

Excessive bragging that creates a negative impression on others.

His boastfulness caused a bad reaction from his friends.

Ang kanyang pagyabangan ay nagdulot ng hindi magandang reaksyon mula sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

from the root word 'yabang' meaning boastfulness or pride.

Don't boast.

A warning not to be boastful or arrogant.

Huwag kang magyabang.

He always boasts in front of others.

A statement that the person often shows off his successes in front of others.

Palagi siyang may pagyabangan sa harap ng iba.

arrogant

A word that describes a boastful or proud person.

mayabang

pride

The feeling of joy about achievements or possessions.

pagmamalaki

to boast

His boasting on social media is over the top; he acts like he's rich but broke.

Sobrang pagyabangan niya sa social media, para siyang mayaman na butas ang bulsa.

show-off

Your boasting is like a show-off in a movie, it's really annoying!

Ang pagyabangan mo parang bida-bida sa pelikula, nakakairita na!

someone who is flashy or showy

I wouldn't be surprised if you're flashy in boasting; you always have the latest gadgets.

Hindi na ako magtataka kung palasik ka sa pagyabangan, lagi ka kasing may bagong gadget.

snobbishly rich

You act snobbishly rich when you boast, like you're someone important!

Parang sosyal ka magyabang, akala mo kung sino ka!