Avanters

/əˈvæntərz/ noun

Definition

People who boast or brag excessively about their abilities or achievements.

Etymology

From Old French 'avanter,' meaning to boast, derived from 'avant' (before, forward). The suffix '-ers' indicates plural agents who perform the action of vaunting or bragging.

Kelly Says

This word reveals how medieval French warriors had a reputation for loudly proclaiming their deeds before battle—it's literally baked into the etymology that showing off was considered a very French thing to do!

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