咋呼 (zǎ) — to bluster, to boast loudly, to make a racket

Definition

Colloquial verb meaning to bluster, show off loudly, or make a noisy fuss — used for someone who talks big or acts rowdy to draw attention, in casual speech.

verb

to blusterto boast loudlyto make a racket

Examples

咋呼。
Tā zǒng ài zài bié rén miàn qián zǎ.
He always likes to bluster in front of others.
咋呼，。
Bié zǎ le, ān jìng diǎn.
Stop blustering, be quiet.
咋呼。
Tā hē le jǐ bēi jiǔ jiù kāi shǐ zǎ.
After a few drinks, he started to boast loudly.

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