Braggadocious
//ˌbɹæ.ɡəˈdəʊ.ʃəs// adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Exhibiting braggadocio; characterized by empty boasts. US, informal
"He talked in a braggadocious manner about his job, but […] I am not sure how successful he actually was."
Example
More examples"He talked in a braggadocious manner about his job, but […] I am not sure how successful he actually was."
Etymology
From braggadocio + -ous.
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