Boast

/bΙ™ΚŠst/

The meaning and definition of Boast, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To possess something special.
    β€œHis family boasted a famous name.”
  2. To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
noun
  1. Something that one brags about.
    β€œIt was his regular boast that he could eat two full English breakfasts in one sitting.”
  2. A brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.
Synonyms brag

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