English Explanatory Dictionary

boaster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who boasts; a braggart.
  2. A stonemason's broad-faced chisel.

Pronunciation

/ˈboʊstɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-boaster.wav

Word forms

boaster boasters

Etymology

From boast + -er.

Synonyms

braggart bragger blower blowhard blusterer boaster braggadocian braggadocio bully cacafogo cacafuego cracker gascon huffcap huffer poseur pseud vaunter
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