Boasting

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊstɪŋ/

Boasting (noun)

  1. Talking in a proud way about your abilities, possessions, or achievements, often to make others admire you.
  2. Making strong claims about success or importance, sometimes without enough evidence, to influence how people see you.
  3. Prideful talk that may sound too confident, especially when it does not match real results.

Examples

  • Her boasting makes the room feel uncomfortable.
  • Boasting can distract people from real work.