mbezi

How to say it

Meaning

a presumptuous, arrogant, or conceited person.

Good to know

describes someone who acts above their station or with excessive pride.

Examples

• Usiwe mbezi, heshimu wazee wako.Don't be presumptuous, respect your elders.
• Mbezi kama yeye hasikilizi ushauri wa mtu.An arrogant person like him doesn't listen to anyone's advice.
• Alionekana mbezi mbele ya wageni.He seemed conceited in front of the guests.