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Meaning of
boasting
in English
boasting
us
/ˈboʊstɪŋ/
uk
/ˈbɔːstɪŋ/
#moderate
Lemma:
boast
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
to
speak
proudly
and
excessively
about
one's
own
qualities
or
achievements
He
was
boasting
about
his
new
car
.
expressing
pride
in
one's
accomplishments
or
possessions
loudly
and
publicly
for
the
purpose
of
gaining
admiration
He
was
caught
red-handed
while
boasting
about
his
accomplishments
.
to
express
pride
about
something
or
someone
with
confident
and
enthusiastic
speech
The
child
was
boasting
about
his
new
toy
.
to
strike
a
ball
in
a
showy
manner
He
was
boasting
at
the
snooker
table
.
to
claim
superiority
in
some
aspect
He
was
boasting
about
his
new
car
.
to
shape
,
like
a
stone
,
using
a
wide
chisel
The
statue
was
boasting
in
intricate
details
.
roughly
shaping
in
preparation
for
more
detailed
work
The
sculptor
began
by
boasting
the
marble
block
.
Noun
the
act
of
claiming
superiority
in
a
proud
manner
His
boasting
about
his
achievements
was
tiresome
.
