braggadocious

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English

Etymology

From braggadocio +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌbɹæ.ɡəˈdəʊ.ʃəs/
  • Hyphenation: brag‧ga‧do‧cious

Adjective

braggadocious (comparative more braggadocious, superlative most braggadocious) (informal, chiefly US)

  1. Exhibiting braggadocio; characterized by empty boasts.
    • 2017, Stuart Lewis, When Walls Become Bridges: A Journey of Discovery to Heal and Conquer Hatred, : Stuart Lewis, →ISBN, page 34:
      He talked in a braggadocious manner about his job, but [] I am not sure how successful he actually was.

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