boasting
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- noun
- /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
- The athlete's boasting after winning the championship annoyed many of his competitors.
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- In terms of Nvidia's boasting about this, it's it's kind of hard to tell who exactly this lazy boasting is targeted at.
- But the winners in this case had the good sense to keep quiet, as boasting about your gains when so many people lost their savings might draw the wrong kind of attention.
Examples
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"The Georgian boastings were not idle threats, and a large expedition was soon reported moving across the St. Mary's, making it as far south as the St. John's River.
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His constant boasting about his golf skills made his friends roll their eyes.
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She was tired of his boasting about his new car and preferred a more humble conversation.
Synonyms
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Talk that shows too much pride about your own achievements or things
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A proud remark about your success or skill
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A proud talk about your achievements to impress others
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Words that show you think you are better than others without proof
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Talking about your good qualities to show off to others
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Talk that sounds impressive but has no real worth
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Proud talk after a victory that annoys others
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Talking proudly about your success or abilities in a way that bothers other people
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Talk that shows too much pride in your achievements
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Talking about yourself to show how good you are
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Talk that brags and makes things sound bigger than they are
Talk that shows off by making things seem better than they are
Talk that shows too much pride and no real facts
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Etymology
Boasting comes from an old English word bēot meaning 'a loud promise' or 'vow', a brave speech people might make to show strength before a fight, so it had the idea of talking yourself up. That's why to boast today is to talk proudly about your achievements or abilities.