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braggart

nounmasculineinformal/fɐ̃fɐˈʁɐ̃w̃/low

fan·far·rão

Definition

A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions in an excessive, loud, and arrogant way.
He's a braggart who's always telling exaggerated stories about himself.
Don't pay attention to the braggart; he just wants attention.
Common collocations
casino braggartbraggart behaviorclass braggart

Etymology

Do francês 'fanfaron' (bravateiro), possivelmente de origem onomatopaica.

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