Braggadocio, exhibitionist, peacock, ranter, gasbag, blusterer, bigmouth, egotist
To brag is to boast or speak proudly about one's accomplishments, possessions, or abilities in order to impress others or gain admiration. It often involves exaggerating one's achievements or qualities.
Boast does not have an abbreviation, as it is not a long word, nor is it used often in the English language to get one deemed upon itself. You could simply make one up, then when someone asks what it means you tell them :D Maybe a new trend.
One may use any of several prepositions with the verb to boast, including:boast of (deeds, exploits)boast about (abilities, charcateristics)boast to (anyone listening)boast among (ones peers, or a group)
To talk about one's self, or things pertaining to one's self, in a manner intended to excite admiration, envy, or wonder; to talk boastfully; to boast; -- often followed by of; as, to brag of one's exploits, courage, or money, or of the great things one intends to do., To boast of., A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretense or self glorification., The thing which is boasted of., A game at cards similar to bluff., Brisk; full of spirits; boasting; pretentious; conceited., Proudly; boastfully.
The opposite of "boast" is "modesty" or "humility." It refers to not bragging or showing off about one's achievements or qualities.
The preposition for the word "boast" is "about" or "of." For example, you can boast about your achievements or boast of your accomplishments.
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Having iPod accessories for a car can have many advantages. In practical terms, the main one is often the bragging rights. That is, one can boast to one's friends about the accessories one has in one's car.
You could say they were blowing (or tooting) their own horn.
The other term for a boast of power is "bravado." It refers to a showy display of confidence or boldness, often intended to impress or intimidate others. Another related term could be "bluster," which implies a loud or aggressive way of asserting one's strength or capabilities.
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Russell Boast's birth name is Russell John Boast.