キザったらしい

き

ざ

っ

た

ら

し

い

Meanings

1

i-adjective

affected; stuck up; pompous

usually written using kana alone

Describes someone's appearance, attitude, or behavior as pretentious, self-consciously stylish, or annoyingly showy. Often used in casual, critical remarks.

Written forms

キザったらしい
kana-only spelling
Usually written in kana; the katakana spelling is common and reflects the source; usually written in kana.
気き障ざったらしい
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the kanji 気障 itself is uncommon.

Kanji

気spirit, mind, air
障hinder, hurt, harm

Similar words

気き障ざ
気障 (きざ) is a na-adjective or noun meaning 'affected' or 'pretentious.' キザったらしい is a more emphatic, colloquial i-adjective form that adds a stronger sense of irritation or criticism.

Etymology

Derived from 気障 (きざ, 'affected') with the suffix ったらしい, which adds a derogatory or emphatic nuance. The exact historical derivation of ったらしい is uncertain, but it is a colloquial suffix used to form critical adjectives.