vaporing

[ vey-per-ing ]
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adjective
  1. that gives forth vapor.

  2. boastful; bragging.

noun
  1. an act or instance of bragging or blustering; boastful talk.

Origin of vaporing

1
First recorded in 1620–30; vapor + -ing2, -ing1

Other words from vaporing

  • va·por·ing·ly, adverb

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