boastful
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- 1 boastful、braggy、prone to exaggerating
A casual word for someone who tends to brag, boast, or exaggerate what they say.
boastful、braggy、prone to exaggerating
Describes a person as boastful or prone to exaggerating their stories or achievements.
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เขาเป็นคนขี้โม้ khǎw pen khon khîi móo He is a boastful person. เขาเป็นคนขี้โม้ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ขี้โม้ is built from ขี้-, a prefix meaning “prone to” or “having a habit of,” plus โม้, “to boast or exaggerate.” It is a casual everyday word. Among friends it can be teasing, but it can also sound critical, implying that the person talks big or is not very reliable. It is commonly used as an adjective, as in คนขี้โม้, and can also function like a noun meaning “a braggart.”
Usage
It is common in everyday conversation and online when someone talks up their ability, experience, money, connections, or achievements beyond what seems true.
Caution
Saying คุณขี้โม้ directly to someone can be rude, especially if they are older, senior, or not close to you. For a softer wording, use พูดเกินจริง, “to exaggerate.” Also, it does not mean simply “talkative” or “good at talking”; use พูดเก่ง or คุยเก่ง for that.