A word for boastingSourced
Not region-specific · English meaning
A grand-sounding name for empty bragging
Fanfaronade can mean empty, assertive boasting, or a loud and showy display or celebration. Borrowed from French, it sounds elaborate, but calling someone’s speech fanfaronade need not be a compliment.
A grand sound can carry a rather unflattering meaning.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10