Prahlerei — meaning in English
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English meaning
- boasting noun Talk that shows excessive pride in oneself; bragging.
- ostentation noun A showy display meant to impress or win admiration.
- swagger verb To walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner.
Senses
Prahlerei is used for these senses in English:
- boasting (uncountable) The making of boasts.
- ostentation Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
- swagger A prideful boasting or bragging.
- vainglory Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
- vainglory Vain, ostentatious display.
ostentation — full definition
- noun A showy display meant to impress or win admiration.
- noun The name for a group of peafowl.
- noun A striking display or performance.
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