BRAGGADOCIO (OR GASCONADE) (Noun)

Meaning- annoying or exaggerated talk of someone who is trying to sound very proud or empty boasting

Explanation- comes from root word brag. Brag means pompous or boastful statement. Therefore, braggadocio means pompous or boastful statement which often annoys someone.

Mnemonic trick- Braggadocio contains word brag. Brag sounds similar to gab, gab means to talk a lot. Brag is a slightly big word. Therefore, brag means big or boastful talks and braggadocio means empty boasting.

Synonym- GRANDILOQUENCE, MAGNILOQUENCE, BOASTING, COCKALORUM, RODOMONTADE, FANFARONADE

Uses-

•          All his talk of winning wrestling match turned out to be so much braggadocio.
•          Just listen to his talks. His braggadocio may entertain his younger acquaintances, but it certainly becomes tiresome to his older friends.
•          Professional Boxer Vijendra Singh was famous for his entertaining braggadocio prior to every match.