Braggings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An excessive or boastful expression of one's achievements, possessions, or abilities; the act of talking proudly about oneself or one's accomplishments; a manner of speaking that emphasizes one's qualities in a way that seeks admiration from others
2. A display of pride and self-satisfaction regarding personal successes, typically delivered in a loud or exaggerated manner; making statements intended to impress others about one's skills or possessions; boasting behavior that aims to elevate one's status in the eyes of others
3. The act of making ostentatious claims of success or prowess, often accompanied by an undertone of competition; verbal claims that highlight one's superior qualities or experiences; a tendency to indulge in self-promotion or self-aggrandizement

Etymology: "Braggings" is the plural of "bragging," the gerund-style noun formed from the verb "brag." Plurals of abstract nouns like this usually refer to individual instances of the behaviour, so "braggings" means separate episodes of boasting rather than a broader quality. The word appears less often than its singular, which is why it can sound unusual to modern ears.

Synonyms: boastings, vauntings

Antonyms: humility, modesty