BRAGGING Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word bragging. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BRAGGING
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crowing | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk adjective satellite • exhibiting self-importance | ||||||||
boasting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives | ||||||||
gloating | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • malicious satisfaction | ||||||||
swaggering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy • flamboyantly adventurous | ||||||||
flaunting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of displaying something ostentatiously verb • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously | ||||||||
grandstanding | nounn | |||||||
noun • the audience at a stadium or racetrack • a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof verb • perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause | ||||||||
showboating | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • To show off. | ||||||||
strutting | verbv | |||||||
noun • a proud stiff pompous gait • brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others | ||||||||
vaunting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off | ||||||||
boast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives verb • show off • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||||
gasconade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk verb • show off | ||||||||
bluster | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • noisy confusion and turbulence • a swaggering show of courage • a violent gusty wind • vain and empty boasting verb • blow hard; be gusty, as of wind • show off • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||||
boss | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who exercises control over workers • a person responsible for hiring workers • a person who exercises control and makes decisions • a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments • a circular rounded projection or protuberance adjective satellite • exceptionally good verb • raise in a relief | ||||||||
crow | nounn | |||||||
noun • black birds having a raucous call • a member of the Siouan people formerly living in eastern Montana • the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it) • a small quadrilateral constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Virgo • an instance of boastful talk • a Siouan language spoken by the Crow verb • dwell on with satisfaction • express pleasure verbally • utter shrill sounds | ||||||||
gas | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||||
line-shooting | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk | ||||||||
swash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the movement or sound of water verb • make violent, noisy movements • dash a liquid upon or against • show off • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||||
tout | verbv | |||||||
noun • someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit • someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way • one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) verb • advertize in strongly positive terms • show off | ||||||||
vaporing | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk | ||||||||
vaunt | verbv | |||||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off | ||||||||