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adjective.
same as
bragging
.
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verb.
Present participle of
crow
.
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adjective.
exhibiting self-importance
noun.
an instance of boastful talk
Word Usage
"Here is one WWII veteran, serial no. 39619332, who is sick and tired of McCain crowing about his military experience."
Equivalent
proud
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
boast
boasting
jactitation
self-praise
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
Boeing
bestowing
blowing
bowing
easygoing
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
big
boastful
braggart(prenominal)
bragging(prenominal)
braggy
variant
bragging
verb-stem
crow