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jactancia — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boast noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
  • bragging noun The act of boasting about oneself.

Senses

jactancia is used for these senses in English:

  • boastfulness The characteristic of being boastful.
  • bragging The act of one who brags.
  • vainglory Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.

boast — full definition

  1. noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
  2. verb To talk with excessive pride about oneself or one's achievements.
  3. verb To have (something impressive) as a feature; to be proud to possess.

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