SINCE 1828
blow one's own trumpet
idiomDefinition of blow one's own trumpet
British, informal
: to talk about oneself or one's achievements especially in a way that shows that one is proud or too proud
He had a very successful year and has every right to blow his own trumpet.
Comments on blow one's own trumpet
What made you want to look up blow one's own trumpet? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!
-
- Which is a synonym of fuliginous?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!
No tricks, just difficult words.
Take the quiz -
Time Traveler Quiz: Which Word Came First?
Which word entered the English language first?
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share blow one's own trumpet
Resources for blow one's own trumpet