braggart
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbræɡ.ərt/
KK: /ˈbræɡərt/
adjective
Definition
Someone who talks a lot about their achievements or abilities in a way that shows off or is annoying to others.
Example
He is such a braggart, always boasting about his accomplishments.
Conversation
Did you hear him talk about his skills at the game last night?
Yeah, he really is a bit of a braggart about it.
I know, right? It gets annoying after a while.
Totally! He should just let his gameplay do the talking.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
boastful
vainglorious
pretentious
Antonyms
humble
modest
reserved
noun
Definition
A person who talks a lot about their achievements or abilities in a way that is meant to impress others, often without much substance behind their claims.
Example
He is such a braggart, always boasting about his accomplishments at work.
Conversation
Did you hear Jeremy talking about his new car?
Yeah, he’s such a braggart about it.
I know, right? It’s like he wants everyone to be impressed.
Root Explanation
Braggart is derived from the Middle English 'bragge' (meaning to boast) and the suffix '-art' (indicating a person characterized by a certain quality). The word describes a person who boasts or brags about their achievements or qualities.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is always 'boasting' ('bragge') about themselves — that's why a braggart is a person who brags.
Visually Confused Words
boggart
baggara