too big for their britches
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- cockyExcessively self-assured
- swaggeringOstentatiously self-assured manner
- uppityArrogantly self-important
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
egotistical · puffed-up · overconfident · showoff · hotshot · braggart · strutting · smug · self-important · big-headed · peacocking · boastful · pompous · know-it-all · haughty · pretentious · overreaching · upstart
self-perception and humility
too big for their britcheshumble
Unassuming about oneself
modest · self-effacing · unassuming · down-to-earth · unpretentious
social behavior toward authority/hierarchy
too big for their britchesdeferential
Showing humble submission
respectful · obedient · submissive · compliant · subservient