Boast: meaning, definitions and examples

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boast

[ boʊst ]

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self-praising

To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Synonyms

blow one's own horn, brag, crow, vaunt

Examples of usage

He boasted about his new car to everyone at the party.
She constantly boasts about how well her children are doing in school.
Don't boast about your success, let your actions speak for themselves.

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self-praise

Excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Synonyms

bragging, self-praise, vaunting

Examples of usage

His constant boast about his wealth grew tiresome to his friends.
She couldn't stand his constant boasts about his intelligence.

Translations

Translations of the word "boast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gabar

🇮🇳 डींग हांकना

🇩🇪 prahlen

🇮🇩 membanggakan diri

🇺🇦 хвалитися

🇵🇱 chwalić się

🇯🇵 自慢する (jiman suru)

🇫🇷 se vanter

🇪🇸 alardear

🇹🇷 övünmek

🇰🇷 자랑하다 (jaranghada)

🇸🇦 يتفاخر (yatafaakhir)

🇨🇿 chlubit se

🇸🇰 chváliť sa

🇨🇳 夸耀 (kuāyào)

🇸🇮 hvaliti se

🇮🇸 monta sig

🇰🇿 мақтану

🇬🇪 ტრაბახი (trabakhi)

🇦🇿 öyünmək

🇲🇽 alardear

Word origin

The word 'boast' originated from the Middle English word 'bosten', which in turn came from Old French 'boaster', meaning 'to brag, to speak extravagantly'. The word has been in use since the 13th century and has evolved to represent prideful self-praise in various contexts.