хвасту́н — meaning in English

English meaning

• blowhard noun Someone who talks loudly and boastfully, often exaggerating their own importance or achievements.
• boaster noun A person who brags.
• braggart noun A person who boasts constantly about themselves.

Senses

хвасту́н is used for these senses in English:

• blowhard (Canada, US, derogatory) A person who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner. [from c. 1840]
• boaster One who boasts; a braggart.
• braggart Someone who constantly brags or boasts. [from late 16th c.]
• show-off One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability.

boaster — full definition

1. noun A person who brags.
2. noun A wide-bladed chisel used by stonemasons.

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