braggadocio

[ brag-uh-doh-shee-oh ]

noun

, plural brag·ga·do·ci·os.

1. empty boasting; bragging.
2. a boasting person; braggart.

braggadocio

/ ˌbræɡəˈdəʊtʃɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. vain empty boasting
2. a person who boasts; braggart

Other Words From

• bragga·doci·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of braggadocio¹

After Braggadocchio, boastful character in Spenser's Faerie Queene (1590), apparently a pseudo-Italian coinage based on brag

Word History and Origins

Origin of braggadocio¹

C16: from Braggadocchio , name of a boastful character in Spenser's Faerie Queene ; probably from braggart + Italian -occhio (augmentative suffix)

Example Sentences

Trump’s speaking style, she said, has always been defined by braggadocio and exaggeration, but, these days, he is making more comments that are outright bizarre.

From Los Angeles Times

His bombast and braggadocio betray a subtle flinch.

From Los Angeles Times

The letter mingled braggadocio, grievance and therapeutic platitudes.

From Los Angeles Times

You might think that all these wealthy and successful individuals would be at least a little put off by all this inane braggadocio.

From Salon

"Trump gives the appearance of strength with his hypomanic bluster and braggadocio, but he is cognitively weak and closer than you might think to being completely disabled."

From Salon