boaster

1 of 2

noun (1)

boast·​er

ˈbō-stər

plural -s

: one who boasts : braggart

boaster

2 of 2

noun (2)

boast·​er

ˈbō-stər

plural -s

: drove sense 4a

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English boster, from bosten to boast + -er

Noun (2)

boast entry 3 + -er

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Rhymes for boaster

• coaster
• poster
• roaster
• toaster
• paternoster