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
1
Talk that shows excessive pride in oneself; bragging.
"Enough boasting — let's see you actually do it."
How to use boasting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBragging, or an instance of it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- boastings
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Rhymes for boasting
casting
tasting
lasting
fasting
wasting
pasting
coasting
roasting
feasting
blasting
toasting
contrasting
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Frequently asked questions
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.
