noun
braggart
BRA-gaht
noun
1
A person who boasts constantly about themselves.
"Nobody wanted to sit next to the braggart at the reunion."
"He turned out to be a braggart with little to actually show for his claims."
How to Use Braggart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who brags a lot — a boastful, self-promoting person.
Common pairings
insufferable braggart
a bit of a braggart
Word Forms
more braggart comparative, braggarts plural, most braggart superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French bragard ("bragging, showy, vain"), from braguer ("to boast").