威張る

いばる · also えばる

to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing

JLPT N2 common word Also written 意張る

Meaning

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to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy; to be pushy; to be proud; to be haughty; to be arrogant; to swagger; to boast; to brag

Example sentences

彼女には威張った様子がある。

She has an important air about her.
彼は自分のオフィスで働いている人に威張り散らそうとしたがうまくいかなかった。

He tried unsuccessfully to domineer over his office workers.
彼は英雄だったが、威張ってなかった。

Hero as he was, he was not boastful.