粵

擺baai2架gaa3子zi2

simp摆架子
baai2 gaa3 zi2bǎi jià zi

English

  1. to put on airs
  2. to put on airs and graces; to give oneself airs and graces, showing an obnoxious, self-centered attitude.
  3. to assume great airs

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 扮到高高在上咁,展露出一副不可一世、自以為是嘅態度。

Examples

  • 嫁咗個有錢人就係度擺架子,你之前都係做Sales㗎咋!

    Now that you've married a rich man, you're acting high and mighty; don't forget, you were just a salesperson before.

  • 别摆架子。

    Don't give yourself airs.

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Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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