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Definition boastful in American English

boastful adjective

adjective
/ˈboʊstfəl/
1

someone who is boastful often talks proudly about things they have done or can do, or about something they own, especially in order to make other people admire them

Example

I don't want to sound boastful but I always finish everything on time.

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Definition boastful in American English