イキる
ikiru
🇯🇵 Japanese slang from Tokyo
What does “イキる” mean?
to act tough, show off
Example
“あいつ、最近イキってるよね”
aitsu, saikin ikitteru yo ne
He's been acting all tough lately, huh
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
🙄 Teasing
The textbook way to say it: 調子に乗る
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