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boaster (ˈbəʊstə) 

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noun

  1. person who boasts; braggart

boast1 (bəʊst Pronunciation for boast1 ) 

Definitions

verb

  1. intr; sometimes foll by of or about to speak in exaggerated or excessively proud terms of one's possessions, skills, or superior qualities; brag
  2. tr to possess (something to be proud of) ⇒ the city boasts a fine cathedral

noun

  1. a bragging statement
  2. a possession, attribute, attainment, etc, that is or may be bragged about

Derived Forms

ˈboaster noun
ˈboasting noun, adjective
ˈboastingly adverb

Word Origin

C13: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences Including 'boaster'

A clever, passionate, talented man if you believed in him, but a bookish boaster , lecher, snob, ham actor and so forth if you didn't.
Lorna Sage BAD BLOOD: A Memoir (2000)
George never stopped selling himself, an over-zealous boaster.
Lawson, Jonell Roses are for the Rich
Relatives say DeSalvo -a notorious boaster -confessed to net film deals.
Sun, News of the World (2001)

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