कंगन पहनकर दिखाना
/kəŋɡən pəhənkər dɪkʰaːnaː/To display wealth or possessions in a boastful or ostentatious manner to impress others, often in a way that is considered vulgar or excessive.
उसने अपनी नई गाड़ी घर के सामने खड़ी करके सबको दिखाया।
He parked his new car in front of the house just to show it off to everyone.
उसने सोने के गहने पहनकर सबके सामने चलाया।
She flaunted her gold jewelry by walking around in front of everyone.
Often used to describe someone who wants to prove their financial status or success through material displays.
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Cultural Context
In Hindi-speaking cultures, displaying wealth through jewelry or possessions is often seen as a way to assert social status. However, excessive flaunting may be viewed negatively as 'showing off'.
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Idiom vs Literal Meaning
This phrase is almost always used figuratively to describe boastful wealth display, not the literal act of wearing a bangle.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'कंगन' (kangana, meaning 'bangle' or 'bracelet') and the verb 'पहनकर दिखाना' (pahanakar dikhana, meaning 'to wear and show'). Historically, wearing gold bangles was a symbol of wealth in Indian culture, especially among women. The act of displaying them publicly became associated with ostentatious wealth display.
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is often used in a critical or mocking tone to describe someone who is trying too hard to impress others with their wealth. It can also imply a lack of humility or subtlety in social settings.