braggart

noun
UK: /ˈbræɡ.ət/
US: /ˈbræɡ.ɚt/

  1. A person who boasts a lot about themselves, their achievements, or possessions.

    1. He is a braggart about his car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The braggart claimed to have won every game he ever played, which was obviously false. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

blowhard show-off
braggart adjective

  1. Characterized by boasting or bragging.

    1. His braggart talk annoyed everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team captain apologized for the braggart attitude displayed by some players after their victory. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "braggart" is /ˈbræɡ.ət/ in British English and /ˈbræɡ.ɚt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "braggart": blowhard, show-off.

Example usage of "braggart": "He is a braggart about his car.". More examples on the page.