Definition

A person who talks too proudly about their achievements or abilities.

Example

He is such a boaster, always bragging about his accomplishments.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much Jake talks about his achievements lately?

Yeah, he’s definitely a bit of a boaster sometimes.

It can be fun, but it gets old really quick.

I agree! Sometimes it’s better to just let actions speak for themselves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boaster → The word is formed from "boast" (from Old French *boaster*, meaning to brag or speak with pride) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A boaster is a person who brags or speaks with pride about their achievements or qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'brags' ('boast') about their accomplishments — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the boasting.

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