Boasts

/boʊsts/ verb

Talks with excessive pride about one's achievements or possessions; also to have something to be proud of.

Origin uncertain, possibly from Old Norse 'bás' (to be boastful) or Anglo-Norman 'bost' (boasting). First appeared in English in the 14th century. The meaning has stayed consistent: proud speech.

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