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イキる (いきる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
act cocky ; put on airs ; be full of oneself
colloquial
Slang term used mainly by younger speakers to describe someone acting overly confident, arrogant, or showing off. Often carries a mocking or critical tone.
You should stop showing off on social media.
Similar words 調ちょう 子し に 乗の る More general expression for getting carried away or overconfident; イキる is more specifically about acting arrogant or showing off in a way that is obvious to others.
威い 張ば る Standard verb for acting bossy or throwing one's weight around; イキる is slangier and often implies a younger, more performative arrogance.
Etymology Derived from the verb 生きる (to live) with a slangy, emphatic twist, possibly influenced by the idea of 'living it up' or acting as if one is the center of attention. The katakana spelling reinforces its colloquial, non-standard character.
