jactar-se — meaning in English
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English meaning
- boast noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
Senses
jactar-se is used for these senses in English:
- boast (transitive) (used with "about" or "of") To speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.
- show off (transitive, and, intransitive, idiomatic) To attract attention to for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism; to demonstrate a skill, talent or property for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism.
boast — full definition
- noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
- verb To talk with excessive pride about oneself or one's achievements.
- verb To have (something impressive) as a feature; to be proud to possess.