noun
jactitation
Jactitation (noun) means Boastful talk, especially lies told to damage someone else.
noun
1
Boastful talk, especially lies told to damage someone else.
2
A false pretense of being married to somebody.
3
Constant tossing and turning in bed, from being unable to settle.
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Etymology
It comes from Medieval Latin jactitio, itself from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).
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Rhymes for jactitation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of jactitation?
"jactitation" (noun) means boastful talk, especially lies told to damage someone else.
What is another word for jactitation?
Other words for "jactitation" include boast, boasting, jactation.
What are the different meanings of jactitation?
"jactitation" has 3 main meanings: 1. Boastful talk, especially lies told to damage someone else; 2. A false pretense of being married to somebody; 3. Constant tossing and turning in bed, from being unable to settle.
