# boasting

Pronunciation: US say "BOHST-ing" /ˈboʊstɪŋ/; UK say "BOH-sting" /ˈbəʊstɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of making boasts about one's own achievements, abilities, or worth.
   - Simple: The act of talking proudly about your own skills or achievements.
   - _Their boasting about the new house grew tiresome over dinner._
   - _Boasting impresses few people who genuinely value modesty._
3. A single boast, or a continuous spell of making proud claims about oneself.
   - Simple: A single act of bragging, or a short period of showing off.
   - _The toast turned into a tedious boasting about his investments._
   - _His endless boastings finally emptied the room._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of boast. — present participle and gerund of boast
   - Simple: Present participle of boast. Use this form for an action happening now or as a name for the action.
   - _She is boasting about her promotion to anyone who will listen._
   - _Boasting about his wealth, he ignored the discomfort around the table._

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