利口 りこうぶったそうだ
rikō butta sōda

Godan Verb (ru)
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of 利口ぶる

1. Showed off their eloquence.; Bragged about their speaking skills.; Acted high and mighty with their words.

Past/Perfective
Hearsay Evidence