braggadocious en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˌbɹæ.ɡəˈdəʊ.ʃəs/ (US)
Etymology
From braggadocio + -ous.
Meanings
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(US, informal) Exhibiting braggadocio; characterized by empty boasts.
He talked in a braggadocious manner about his job, but […] I am not sure how successful he actually was.
2017, Stuart Lewis, When Walls Become Bridges: A Journey of Discovery to Heal and Conquer Hatred, [Toronto]: Stuart Lewis, →ISBN, page 34:And I'm really good at predicting things. They actually said during the campaign, they had a hat, the best-selling hat. Trump was right about everything. And I don't say that in a braggadocious way, but it's true. I've been right about everything
2025 September 23, Donald Trump, speech at United Nations:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more braggadocious | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most braggadocious | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |