Meaning of boast in English
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Verb
boastEtymology
Middle English (as a noun): of unknown originDefinitions
1. show offDerived terms
- 2. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
Examples
- « she was sporting a new hat »
Derived terms
Noun
boastEtymology
late 19th century: perhaps from French bosse denoting a rounded projection in the wall of a court for real tennisDefinitions
1. speaking of yourself in superlativesDerived terms
Famous quotes
- « It has become almost a cliche to remark that nobody boasts of ignorance of literature, but it is socially acceptable to boast ignorance of science and proudly claim incompetence in mathematics. » Richard Dawkins
- « None but a coward dares to boast that he has never known fear. » Bertrand Russell
- « We need two kinds of acquaintances, one to complain to, while to the others we boast. » Logan P. Smith
- « But who can paint like Nature? Can imagination boast, amid its gay creation, hues like hers? » James Thomson
- « It is common for those that are farthest from God, to boast themselves most of their being near to the Church. » Matthew Henry