mjisifu

How to say it

Meaning

a braggart; a conceited person who boasts about themselves.

Good to know

from -jisifu, 'to praise or boast about oneself'; related to majisifu, 'boasting, conceit'.

Examples

• Mjisifu huyo daima anazungumzia mafanikio yake.That braggart is always talking about his achievements.
• Je, kwa nini uwe mjisifu badala ya kuwa mnyenyekevu?Why be conceited instead of humble?
• Hakuna anayependa kukaa na mjisifu.No one likes to spend time with a braggart.
• Alionekana mjisifu mbele ya wageni.He appeared conceited in front of the guests.