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Prahlerei — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boasting noun Talk that shows excessive pride in oneself; bragging.
  • ostentation noun Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
  • 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

  1. noun Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
  2. noun A group of peafowl.
  3. noun A show or spectacle.

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