boast 1
noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
speaking of yourself in superlatives
Hypernym
speech act 1
noun
the use of language to perform some act
EnglishDerivationally related form
boast 1
verb
show off
Hyponym
brag 1
noun
an instance of boastful talk
braggadocio 1
noun
vain and empty boasting
vaunt 1
noun
extravagant self-praise
self-assertion 1
noun
the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others
