Boast

boʊst

Meaning & Definition

noun

A statement in which someone talks about something they have done or own with pride.

His boast about winning the championship was heard by everyone.

Excessive pride in oneself; bragging.

Her constant boast about her wealth was off-putting to others.

verb

To talk with pride about something one has done or possesses.

He likes to boast about his achievements in school.

To brag; to speak of oneself or something related with excessive pride.

She boasted of her new car to her friends.

To have something to be proud of.

The city boasts a rich cultural heritage.

Middle English 'bosten', from Old Norse 'bauta', meaning to boast or brag.

boast of

To speak proudly about something.

full of boast

Characterized by excessive pride or bragging.

a boastful claim

An assertion made with excessive pride.

braggart

A person who boasts about achievements or possessions.

vainglory

In excessive pride in or boastfulness about one's achievements or abilities.

pride

A feeling of deep satisfaction derived from one's own achievements.

Flexing

He's flexing his new car on social media.

Showing off

She’s always showing off her new clothes.