hambog
hambóg with stress marks
boastful; arrogant
Usage Note
Hambog is a commonly used word for someone who brags excessively or acts arrogantly. It is used freely in casual speech as a criticism of pride or boasting. 'Hambog' can be applied to people or their behavior.
Examples
" Hambog ang kaklase ko. "
Natural Translation
My classmate is arrogant.
Literal Translation
Boastful the classmate my.
" Ang lalaki ay hambog. "
Natural Translation
The man is boastful.
Literal Translation
The man is boastful.
" Bagama't napakatalino niya, hambog siya kaya iilan lang ang gustong makasama sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Although he is very smart, he is arrogant, so only a few want to be around him.
Literal Translation
Although very-smart he, boastful he so few only the want to-be-with him.
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