braggartism

/ˌbræɡəˈtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The habit or practice of boasting or bragging, often to an excessive degree.

“His braggartism was annoying his teammates before the big game.”

2. noun

A tendency to talk or write boastfully about one’s achievements or possessions.

“The journalist called out the politician’s braggartism in her speech.”

Synonyms

  • boastfulness
  • bragging
  • puffery

Antonyms

  • humility
  • modesty