boastful
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- 1 boastful、showy、bragging
This describes someone who tends to show off their possessions, abilities, achievements, or status because they want others to be impressed. It usually carries a negative tone.
boastful、showy、bragging
Describes a person or behavior that is boastful or showy, with a habit of trying to impress others.
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เขาเป็นคนขี้อวด khǎw pen khon khîi ùat He is a boastful person. เขาเป็นคนขี้อวด details
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อย่าขี้อวดมากนัก yàa khîi ùat mâak nák Don’t show off so much. อย่าขี้อวดมากนัก details
Learning notes
Explanation
ขี้อวด is formed from ขี้-, a common prefix for a habitual trait, plus อวด, “to boast” or “to show off.” It can be used as a predicate, as in เขาขี้อวด, or in คนขี้อวด, “a boastful person.” It is common in everyday speech, but it is not a compliment and can range from teasing to direct criticism.
Usage
It is often used in everyday talk about someone who keeps showing off luxury items, grades, income, connections, achievements, or success stories, including on social media.
Caution
Saying this directly to someone can sound rude. Be careful not to use it for someone who is simply sharing good news, because it strongly implies they are showing off.
Differences from similar words
1 boastful synonyms
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ขี้โม้ is more about exaggerating or making big claims, sometimes with doubtful truth. ขี้อวด is more about showing off possessions, achievements, status, or ability.
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อวดดี suggests being arrogant, presumptuous, or acting superior. ขี้อวด focuses on the habit of showing off to impress others.