2boast noun
plural boasts [count] 1 : a statement in which you express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way
▪ When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle/empty boast. ▪ We were offended by his boast that he would easily beat us. 2 : a reason to be proud : something impressive that someone or something has or has done
▪ The museum's proudest boast is its collection of rare gems.
▪ When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle/empty boast. ▪ We were offended by his boast that he would easily beat us.
▪ The museum's proudest boast is its collection of rare gems.
— boast·ful 
/ˈboʊstfəl/ adjective [more boastful; most boastful]
▪ a boastful person/remark
/ˈboʊstfəl/ adjective [more boastful; most boastful] ▪ a boastful person/remark
— boast·ful·ly /ˈboʊstfəli/ adverb
/ˈboʊstfəli/ adverb— boast·ful·ness noun [noncount]
