Sanggano (en. Braggart)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who always boasts or tells stories of their remarkable deeds.
Juan is a braggart who always shows off his accomplishments to others.
Si Juan ay isang sanggano na laging nagpapakita ng kanyang mga nagawa sa iba.
A person who is arrogant and loves to speak highly of themselves.
I don't like his behavior; he seems like a braggart you can't help but notice.
Hindi ko gusto ang kanyang ugali, parang sanggano siya na hindi mo maiiwasang mapansin.
A person lacking humility, often appearing dishonest due to excessive pride.
Sometimes, what a braggart says becomes unbelievable due to their excessive arrogance.
Minsan, nagiging hindi kapani-paniwala ang mga sinasabi ng sanggano dahil sa labis na kayabangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you are really a braggart
A statement describing a person who is very boastful.
sanggano ka talaga

Related Words

boasting
A behavior or attitude of always showcasing remarkable achievements.
pagmamaling

Slang Meanings

Rude person or has poor manners.
My friend is so sanggano, he doesn't know how to respect elders.
Yung kaibigan ko, napaka-sanggano, hindi marunong gumalang sa mga matatanda.
A person who loves to meddle in other people's lives.
Let’s not talk to him, he might just be sanggano.
Huwag na lang tayong makipag-kwentuhan sa kanya, baka sanggano lang siya.
Often used for people without manners or who don't follow standards.
What he did was so sanggano, he didn't even think about other people's feelings.
Yung ginawa niya, sobrang sanggano, hindi na niya inisip ang feelings ng ibang tao.