やきもち焼やき

noun

jealous person

Refers to a person who is prone to jealousy, especially in romantic contexts. Often used in a slightly teasing or critical way.

• 彼かれはやきもち焼やきだから、彼かの女じょが他ほかの男おとこと話はなすとすぐ不ふ機き嫌げんになる。

  He's a jealous type, so he gets sulky as soon as she talks to another guy.

• うちの猫ねこはやきもち焼やきで、他ほかの猫ねこを撫なでると怒おこる。

  Our cat is jealous and gets angry if you pet another cat.