Bravadoism

/bræˈvɑːdoʊɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The practice, tendency, or philosophy of displaying exaggerated bravery and swagger.

Etymology

Bravado plus the -ism suffix, which forms nouns indicating a practice, ideology, or characteristic behavior pattern.

Kelly Says

Bravadoism as a theoretical concept describes the culture of 'fake it till you make it'—a modern phenomenon psychology now calls impression management, which was already happening centuries ago.

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