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хвасту́нья — meaning in English

khvastunya

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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

хвасту́нья 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.]

boaster — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

трепло́ хвасту́н самохва́л фанфаро́н