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хвасту́н — meaning in English

khvastun

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English meaning

  • blowhard noun Someone who talks loudly and boastfully, often exaggerating their own importance or achievements.
  • boaster noun One who boasts; a braggart.
  • 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 One who boasts; a braggart.
  2. noun A stonemason's broad-faced chisel.

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