braggadocious

British

/ ˌbræɡəˈdəʊʃəs /

adjective

informal boastful

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Etymology

Origin of braggadocious

C20: from _braggadocio

Example Sentences

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Braggadocious, maybe—but tastefully free of rocket ship emojis.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

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