Braggart (Adjective)
Meaning
Exhibiting self-importance; "big talk".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's braggart attitude on stage was off-putting to many viewers, who felt he was more interested in touting his own accomplishments than listening to their concerns.
- His braggart claims of being a millionaire by the time he was 25 were quickly debunked when his company went bankrupt a year later.
- The braggart football player's boasts about his own abilities often overshadowed the actual talent of his teammates.
- The celebrity's braggart tweets about her luxurious lifestyle only served to alienate her fans, who were struggling to make ends meet.
- The salesman's braggart pitch about the "amazing" features of the product fell flat when the customer asked to see actual reviews and ratings.