braggart

American  

[brag-ert] / ˈbræg ərt /

noun

1. a person who does a lot of bragging.

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adjective

1. bragging; boastful.

braggart British  

/ ˈbræɡət /

noun

1. a person who boasts loudly or exaggeratedly; bragger

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adjective

1. boastful

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• braggartly
  adverb
• braggartism
  noun

Etymology

Origin of braggart

First recorded in 1570–80; brag + -art

Explanation

If you know someone who is a real show off and is always bragging about how great they are, then you might call this boaster a braggart. Braggart is a pejorative word, which means it is used as an insult, so you shouldn’t call your boss or your teacher a braggart — unless you’re looking for trouble. Braggart is similar to other pejoratives like blowhard or bigmouth. Braggarts are characterized by talking loudly (usually in praise of themselves, their possessions, or their accomplishments) and are quick to assert their superiority over others.