Braggart

Definitions

Someone who constantly brags or boasts.

Equivalents

Examples

“O I could play⟳ the woman with mine eyes, / And Braggart with my tongue.”

“Shallow water gives a great splash, and so a braggart has ever been contemptible in my eyes.”

“A very good resolve⟳ to make⟳ and keep⟳, if you would also keep⟳ any friends you make⟳, is never to speak⟳ of anyone without, in imagination, having them overhear⟳ what you say⟳. One often hears the exclamation “I would say⟳ it to her face⟳!” At least be very sure that this is true, and not a braggart’s phrase and then—nine times out of ten think⟳ better of it and refrain.”

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