baan6 daai6 doi2扮大袋
Jyutpingbaan6 daai6 doi2
Yalebaahn daaih dói
Definition
To act like a big shot or a person of great importance.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This expression specifically targets people who flaunt their perceived status or wealth to intimidate others. It carries a strong sense of disapproval and is used to call out someone who is being pretentious or arrogant. Unlike simply being proud, this implies the person is putting on a show to gain unearned respect.
Examples
He is always acting like a big shot, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a pretentious look
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being rich or successful. It is strictly used to describe the behavior of someone who is trying too hard to look important, regardless of their actual financial situation.
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