napakayabang
very arrogant; extremely boastful
From root: yabang
Usage Note
Napakayabang is the intensive form of the adjective used to express a high degree of pride. For example, Napakayabang ng bagong kapitbahay means The new neighbor is very arrogant.
Examples
" Napakayabang ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is very arrogant.
Literal Translation
Very-arrogant [ligature] child.
" Ang taong iyon ay napakayabang. "
Natural Translation
That person is very arrogant.
Literal Translation
The person that is very-arrogant.
" Napakayabang ng manlalaro kahapon, pero natalo siya kaya napahiya siya sa harap ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
The player was very arrogant yesterday, but he lost, so he was embarrassed in front of everyone.
Literal Translation
Very-arrogant [ligature] player yesterday, but lost he so embarrassed he at front of all.
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