vaunty

[ vawn-tee, vahn- ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. boastful; vain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vaunty¹

First recorded in 1715–25; vaunt + -y ¹

Example Sentences

No wonder that our apathy annoyed the parties, who had so just a reason to "be vaunty" of so expensive an establishment!

From Project Gutenberg

Then the Scots would fain be at home again, Their vaunty spirits leave them.

From Project Gutenberg