Braggadocious

//ˌbɹæ.ɡəˈdəʊ.ʃəs// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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"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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