"braggadocious" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌbɹæ.ɡəˈdəʊ.ʃəs/ [US] Forms: more braggadocious [comparative], most braggadocious [superlative]
Etymology: From braggadocio + -ous. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|braggadocio|-ous}} braggadocio + -ous Head templates: {{en-adj}} braggadocious (comparative more braggadocious, superlative most braggadocious), {{tlb|en|informal|chiefly|US}} (informal, chiefly US)
  1. Exhibiting braggadocio; characterized by empty boasts. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): Personality
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