malaking tao (malakíng tao) Filipino/Tagalog term
malakíng tao
Syllables:
ma·la·kíng ta·o
[ma-la-kíng ta-o]
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adjective
Literal meaning: a big person
Filipino meaning:
- pagkakaroon o pagpapakita ng matinding opinyon na mataas ang halaga o uri ng kanyang sarili
English meaning:
- having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance or superiority
Example:
- Iniiwasan si Juan ng kanyang mga kapitbahay dahil siya ay malakíng tao.
English translation:
- Juan is avoided by his neighbors because he is bigheaded.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
- bigheaded
- windbag
- proud
- boastful
- braggart
- arrogant
Antonym(s):
English translation:
- unassuming
- humble