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Braggadocio

noun/kæθˈɑːɹɹi/
Definition
vain and empty boasting
Pronunciation
🇺🇸American English
/kæθˈɑːɹɹi/
🇬🇧British English
/kˌeɪjuːbˈɑːbə/
🇮🇳Indian English
/kˌeɪjuːbˈɑːbə/
4 syllables Say it as /kæθˈɑːɹɹi/.
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Prahlerei
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vantardise
vantardise vaine et vide
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fanfarronería
jactancia vana y vacía
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spaccone
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bual
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pagmamayabang
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palavracı
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התפארות הבל וריקה
Test Yourself1 / 3
What is the primary definition of the word 'braggadocio'?
The primary meaning of 'braggadocio' is 'vain and empty boasting'.
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'braggadocio' in a grammatically correct way?
Using 'braggadocio' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.
In which domain is the word 'braggadocio' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?
'braggadocio' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.
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