Nakatikwas (en. Upright)

naka-tik-was

Synonyms

acting cool or happy even when it's not appropriate

He was like acting all cool in front of the mirror, trying to be cool even though no one was around.

Parang nakatikwas siya mag-isa sa harap ng salamin, nagpapa-cool kahit wala namang tao.

lifting oneself up or being arrogant

Don't be too full of yourself; you'll be the one to back down in the end.

Huwag kang masyadong nakatikwas, ikaw din ang bibigay sa huli.