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Boaster
see synonyms of boasterNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Boaster
see synonyms of boasterverb
1. (intr; sometimes foll by of or about)
to speak in exaggerated or excessively proud terms of one's possessions, skills, or superior qualities; brag
2. (transitive)
to possess (something to be proud of)
the city boasts a fine cathedral
noun
3.
a bragging statement
4.
a possession, attribute, attainment, etc, that is or may be bragged about
verb
(transitive)
to shape or dress (stone) roughly with a broad chisel
noun
1.
a stroke in which the ball is hit on to one of the side walls before hitting the front wall
verb
2.
to hit (the ball) in this way or make such a stroke
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Boaster
see synonyms of boaster verb intransitive
1.
to talk proudly about deeds, abilities, etc., either one's own or those of someone close to one, esp. in a manner
showing too much pride and satisfaction; brag
2. Archaic
to be vainly proud; exult
verb transitive
3.
to boast about
4.
to glory in having or doing (something); be proud of
the town boasts a fine new library
noun
5.
the act of one who boasts
6.
anything boasted of
verb transitive
to do preliminary shaping on (sculpture, stonework, etc.) with a broad chisel
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Boaster
see synonyms of boasterv. boast·ed, boast·ing, boasts
v.intr.
To talk or write about oneself or something related to oneself in a proud or self-admiring way.
v.tr.
1. To say (something about oneself) in a proud or self-admiring way.
2. To have or possess (a desirable feature): a mall that boasts 80 shops.
n.
1. The act or an instance of boasting: got tired of listening to his boasts.
2. A source of pride.
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