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braggadocious

/ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃəs/
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• adjective

1

American Boastful, arrogant, or excessively cocky in speech or manner.

Example

"His braggadocious remarks during the press conference alienated several of his teammates."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in informal American English; in formal writing, adjectives such as 'boastful' or 'vainglorious' are generally preferred.

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braggart
bragger
braggy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 19th-century American English by adding the adjectival suffix '-ous' to 'braggadocio', a name invented by Edmund Spenser in his 1590 epic poem 'The Faerie Queene' for a cowardly, boastful character.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Braggadocious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/braggadocious
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