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vaunt

Vaunt (verb) means to speak boastfully.

verb
1
To speak boastfully.
2
To speak boastfully about.
3
To boast of; to make a vain display of; to display with ostentation.
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Etymology

From Middle English vaunten, from Anglo-Norman vaunter, variant of Old French vanter, from Latin vānus (“vain, boastful”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of vaunt?

"vaunt" (verb) means to speak boastfully.

What are the different meanings of vaunt?

"vaunt" has 3 main meanings: 1. To speak boastfully; 2. To speak boastfully about; 3. To boast of; to make a vain display of; to display with ostentation.

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