braggadocious

adj

braggadocious

adj

US /ˌbɹæ.ɡəˈdəʊ.ʃəs/

Etymology From braggadocio + -ous.

1

US, Informal Exhibiting braggadocio; characterized by empty boasts.

  • He talked in a braggadocious manner about his job, but […] I am not sure how successful he actually was.2017, Stuart Lewis, When Walls Become Bridges: A Journey of Discovery to Heal and Conquer Hatred, [Toronto]: Stuart Lewis, →ISBN, page 34:
  • And I'm really good at predicting things. They actually said during the campaign, they had a hat, the best-selling hat. Trump was right about everything. And I don't say that in a braggadocious way, but it's true. I've been right about everything2025 September 23, Donald Trump, speech at United Nations:

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