boast

Main Entry: ¹boast 

Pronunciation: \ˈbōst\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English boost

Date: 14th century

1 : the act or an instance of boasting : brag
2 : a cause for pride

— boast·ful \ˈbōst-fəl\ adjective

— boast·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— boast·ful·ness noun