人ひとを食くう

expression, godan verb (-u)

insolent; arrogant; impudent; rude

Describes a person's attitude or behavior as looking down on others, often with a provocative or mocking tone. Frequently used in the past tense form 人を食った to modify a noun (e.g., 人を食った態度).

• 彼かれの人ひとを食くったような態たい度どには腹はらが立たつ。

  His insolent attitude really gets on my nerves.

• あの新しん人じんはいつも人ひとを食くった返へん事じをする。

  That new employee always gives impudent replies.