хвастовство́ — meaning in English
khvastovstvo
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English meaning
- boast noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
- gasconade adj Of or pertaining to exaggeration or extravagant boasting; bombastic.
- 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.
- vaunt verb To speak boastfully.
Senses
хвастовство́ is used for these senses in English:
- braggadocio Empty boasting.
- gasconade Boastful talk.
- ostentation Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
- swagger A prideful boasting or bragging.
- vaunt An instance of vaunting; a boast.
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.