noun Uncommon

boasting

BOHS-tihng

Boasting (noun) means Talk that shows excessive pride in oneself; bragging. Example: “Enough boasting — let's see you actually do it.”

noun

Talk that shows excessive pride in oneself; bragging.

"Enough boasting — let's see you actually do it."

How to use boasting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBragging, or an instance of it.

boastings plural

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Enough _____ — let's see you actually do it.

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What does “boasting” mean?

The word “boasting” means talk that shows excessive pride in oneself; bragging. In plain terms, bragging, or an instance of it.

How do you pronounce “boasting”?

“Boasting” is pronounced BOHS-tihng (/ˈboʊstɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “boasting” in a sentence?

Here is “boasting” used in a sentence: “Enough boasting — let's see you actually do it.”

What part of speech is “boasting”?

“Boasting” is a noun.

Is “boasting” a common word?

“Boasting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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