This is the 6616th most frequent Japanese word.
ドヤ
A slang term expressing smugness or self-satisfaction.
Here, 'ドヤ顔' ('Doya-gao') is used to describe a facial expression showing smugness or pride, emphasizing the appearance of confidence after an achievement.
彼は試験に合格した後、友達にドヤ顔で結果を見せた。
After passing the test, he showed the results to his friends with a smug look.
In this sentence, 'ドヤ' is used as an adjective implying a sense of self-satisfaction or pride in her demeanor.
彼女は自分の作品が賞を取ったことを知らされたときに、ドヤな態度を見せた。
When she was informed that her work had won an award, she showed a smug attitude.
The word 'ドヤ', used as 'ドヤっとする', conveys a gesture or behavior indicating proudness or smugness.