Vocabulary Spotlight
Braggart
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: डींग मारने वाला (Deeng maarne wala) – A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions excessively.
Pronunciation
[brag-ert]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Boaster – शेखी बघारने वाला (Shekhi bagharne wala)
Related Words
Self-praise – आत्मप्रशंसा (Atmaprashansa)
Word Origin
“Braggart” Middle French se English mein aaya. Yeh pehle negatively use hota tha un logon ke liye jo zyada boastful aur arrogant hote the.
Word Family
Noun: Braggart – डींग मारने वाला (Deeng maarne wala)
Adjective: Braggartly – डींग मारने वाला रवैया (Deeng maarne wala ravaiya)
Usage Examples
1. Wo ek braggart hai aur hamesha apne aap ko dusron se upar dikhata hai.
– He is a braggart and always tries to show himself superior to others.
2. Braggart hone ki wajah se log usse door rahte hain.
– Because he is a braggart, people tend to avoid him.
Cultural Note
Humility yaani vinamrata Bharatiya sanskriti mein ek important trait maana jata hai, aur log aksar braggart logo ko avoid karte hain jo excessive dikhawa karte hain.
In Context
“Braggart” word aksar negative tone mein use hota hai aur aise logon ke liye apply hota hai jo zyada boast karte hain aur apne aap ko superior dikhate hain.