Braggart

Pronunciation: /ˈbræɡərt/

Definitions of braggart

noun a person who boasts about their achievements or possessions

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a braggart, always talking about his accomplishments.

A2 The braggart at the party wouldn't stop boasting about his expensive car.

B1 She found it hard to be friends with him because he was such a braggart.

B2 The braggart's constant bragging about his wealth made everyone uncomfortable.

C1 Despite his success, he never came across as a braggart and remained humble.

C2 The author's memoir revealed a side of him that was not seen by many - that of a braggart who craved attention.

Examples of braggart in a Sentence

formal He was often seen as a braggart due to his tendency to boast about his accomplishments.

informal Don't pay attention to him, he's just a braggart trying to impress everyone.

slang That guy is such a braggart, always talking about how great he is.

figurative His inflated ego made him come across as a braggart in social situations.

Grammatical Forms of braggart

• past tense: bragged
• plural: braggarts
• comparative: more braggart
• superlative: most braggart
• present tense: brags
• future tense: will brag
• perfect tense: have bragged
• continuous tense: is bragging
• singular: braggart
• positive degree: braggart
• infinitive: to brag
• gerund: bragging
• participle: bragging

Origin and Evolution of braggart

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'braggart' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'bragard' which means 'boaster'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'braggart' has retained its meaning of someone who boasts or brags excessively, often in a way that is perceived as annoying or insincere.