A term used to describe someone who is arrogant, boastful, or excessively proud of themselves
Patois: Im too boasy, always braggin' 'bout im achievements
English: He's too boasy, always bragging about his achievements
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To be boastful, arrogant, or excessively proud of oneself
Patois: Im always a move boasy, but nobody nah rate im
English: He's always acting arrogant, but nobody respects him
Hot Steppa , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gyalis ,
Arrogant or conceited
Patois: Di man too boasy fi mi liking
English: That man is too arrogant for my liking
Boastful / Excessively proud
Patois: Him poor but him boasy
English: He's poor but he's boastful
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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