当あてつける

ichidan verb, transitive verb

do out of spite; make a pointed remark; have a dig at

Used when someone does or says something with the deliberate intention of hurting, annoying, or indirectly criticizing another person. Often implies passive-aggressive behavior.

• 彼かれは私わたしに当あてつけるような言いい方かたをした。

  He said it in a way that was clearly meant to spite me.

• 彼かの女じょはわざと大おおきなため息いきをついて、当あてつけた。

  She deliberately let out a loud sigh to make a pointed dig.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

flaunt affection; show off a relationship

Describes a couple openly displaying affection or closeness, often in a way that seems intended to make others envious or uncomfortable. Can be used for public displays of affection.

• 二人ふたりはみんなの前まえで当あてつけるようにイチャイチャしていた。

  The two were flirting in front of everyone as if to show off their relationship.