อวด
boast
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- 1 boast、show off、flaunt、display proudly
This word means to put something of yours on display so others notice it, often with pride or a desire to impress. Depending on context, it can be playful, proud, or critical like “show off.”
boast、show off、flaunt、display proudly
Used when someone displays possessions, looks, skills, achievements, or status with pride or to impress others. It is less neutral than simply “show” and often carries a show-off nuance.
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เขาชอบอวดรถใหม่ khǎw chɔ̂ɔp ùat rót mày He likes showing off his new car. เขาชอบอวดรถใหม่ details
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อย่าอวดรวย yàa ùat ruay Don’t show off your wealth. อย่าอวดรวย details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of อวด is showing something connected to yourself because you want others to notice, admire, or recognize it. It can take many objects: a new car, a photo, a piece of work, ability, wealth, beauty, and so on. อวด + noun means “show off / display proudly,” while อวด + quality can mean “act like you are…” as in showing off wealth or skill. In friendly speech or on social media, ขออวด...หน่อย can sound light and playful, but describing someone as ชอบอวด often sounds critical.
Usage
It is common in everyday conversation, social media posts, school or workplace presentations, and situations where people show photos, purchases, achievements, skills, looks, or status to others.
Caution
If you only mean “show,” ให้ดู is safer and more neutral. อวด often suggests pride or showing off, so saying คุณอวด... directly to someone can sound rude or accusatory.
Differences from similar words
1 boast synonyms
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คุยโว is mainly about bragging or talking big. อวด can involve talking, but it also covers physically showing possessions, photos, skills, looks, or achievements.
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โอ้อวด sounds more strongly critical and means bragging in an exaggerated or boastful way. อวด is broader and can also be used playfully when showing something with pride.