Sigya (en. Boaster)

/si-ɡja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who always boasts about their achievements or characteristics.
He is a boaster who can’t help but brag about his accomplishments.
Siya ay isang sigyero na hindi mapigilang ipagmalaki ang kanyang mga nagawa.
A person who has a strong demeanor and is full of self-confidence.
The boaster often debates and defends his views.
Ang sigyero ay madalas magdebate at ipaglaban ang kanyang mga pananaw.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'siga' meaning 'proud' or 'boastful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

boasting about his accomplishments
bragging about successes
sigya sa kanyang mga accomplishments

Related Words

boasting
A term related to bragging or showing off.
nagmamalaki

Slang Meanings

Alright, let's go!
Come on, let's commute so we won't be late!
Sigya na, mag-commute na tayo para di tayo ma-late!
Come on, I'm here! Wait for me!
Hurry up, I'm already here! Wait for me!
Sigya, andito na ako! Hintayin mo na ako!
Just go for it, you can do it!
Come on, you got this!
Sigya lang, kaya mo yan!