Swahili
pyora
PYO-ra
How to say it
SwahilipyoraPYO-rasoon
Englishto boast, exaggeratesoon
Frenchse vanter, exagérersoon
Meaning
to boast or exaggerate about oneself or one's achievements, sometimes to the point of lying.
Good to know
This word comes up when someone is bragging too much.
Examples
- Usi pyora, ni bora kuwa mkweli.Don't boast, it's better to be honest.
- Anapenda pyora kuhusu mafanikio yake.He loves to exaggerate about his achievements.
- Kijana huyo anapenda kupyora kuhusu mafanikio yake.That young man likes to boast about his achievements.
- Je, hupyori kila unapoongea?Don't you exaggerate every time you speak?
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