noun
braggart
BRA-gaht
Braggart (noun) means a person who boasts constantly about themselves. Example: “Nobody wanted to sit next to the braggart at the reunion.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- braggarts
- Comparative
- more braggart
- Superlative
- most braggart
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Etymology
From Middle French bragard ("bragging, showy, vain"), from braguer ("to boast").
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What does “braggart” mean?
The word “braggart” means a person who boasts constantly about themselves. In plain terms, someone who brags a lot — a boastful, self-promoting person.
How do you pronounce “braggart”?
“Braggart” is pronounced BRA-gaht (/ˈbɹæɡɚt/ in IPA).
How do you use “braggart” in a sentence?
Here is “braggart” used in a sentence: “Nobody wanted to sit next to the braggart at the reunion.”
What part of speech is “braggart”?
“Braggart” is a noun.
Where does the word “braggart” come from?
The word “braggart” comes from Middle French. From Middle French bragard ("bragging, showy, vain"), from braguer ("to boast").
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