Braggadocio

Pronunciation: /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃiːˌoʊ/

Braggadocio (noun)

  1. Loud, confident talk meant to impress others, often without real proof.
  2. A style of behaviour where someone acts very sure of themselves, but may be exaggerating.

Examples

  • His braggadocio made the team sound stronger than they were.
  • She filled the room with braggadocio instead of useful details.