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Definition of braggart

braggart

/ˈbræɡ.ərt/
brag · gart
Plural:braggarts
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braggart Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who boasts loudly and excessively about their achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Example

"Nobody wanted to sit next to the office braggart at the company dinner."

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• adjective

1

Given to or characterized by loud, arrogant, and excessive boasting.

Example

"His braggart demeanor during the interview alienated the hiring committee."

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• Rhymes for braggart

• Nearby Words

brad
brag
braggadocious
braggart
bragger
braggy
brahma

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French bragard ('jaunty, boastful'), formed from braguer ('to flaunt or boast') and the pejorative suffix -ard.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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