Boast meaning

What does “boast” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“boast” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: speaking of yourself in superlatives.

boast

noun

  1. speaking of yourself in superlatives

verb

  1. show off

  2. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

    “she was sporting a new hat”

    Synonymssportfeature

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University