taray
taráy with stress marks
bratty; arrogant; unfriendly
Usage Note
Taray describes a haughty, standoffish, or snobbish attitude — someone who acts superior, difficult, or unfriendly. Interestingly, in LGBTQ+ and bakla culture, taray has been reclaimed as a term of admiration, describing fierce or fabulous confidence. Context and tone determine whether it is an insult or a compliment.
Examples
" Ang taray naman niya. "
Natural Translation
She's so snobby.
Literal Translation
The bratty-attitude indeed her.
" Hindi ko gusto ang kanyang taray. "
Natural Translation
I do not like his/her bratty attitude.
Literal Translation
Not I like the his/her bratty-attitude.
" Akala ng iba mataray siya, pero kapag nakilala mo na, napakabait at mapagbiro pala niya. "
Natural Translation
Others think she's standoffish, but once you get to know her, she's actually very kind and playful.
Literal Translation
Thought of others snobby she, but when know you already, very-kind and playful actually her.
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