gasconade

noun
UK: /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/
US: /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

  1. Exaggerated boasting or bragging.

    1. His gasconade hid deep insecurities about his abilities.
    2. The general's gasconade about winning the war rang hollow after the defeat.

Synonyms

bluster swagger
gasconade intransitive-verb

  1. To boast or brag excessively.

    1. He would gasconade about his achievements.
    2. The candidate continued to gasconade about his economic plan, despite criticism.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "gasconade" is /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/ in British English and /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gasconade": bluster, swagger.

Example usage of "gasconade": "His gasconade hid deep insecurities about his abilities.". More examples on the page.