vaunt

Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
verb
R

To talk about your own achievements or possessions in a proud way, often more than is necessary.

He often vaunts about his successful career to his friends.

noun
R

A statement or action that is meant to show off your achievements or possessions in a proud way.

His stories of wealth are just empty vaunts without any proof.

translation

v. To talk about your own achievements or possessions in a proud way, often more than is necessary.
n. A statement or action that is meant to show off your achievements or possessions in a proud way.

Word Forms

3rd Present vaunts
Progressive vaunting
Past vaunted
Perfect vaunted
Plural vaunts