vaunty

adjective

ˈvȯn-tē

ˈvän-

Scotland

: proud, boastful, vain

Word History

Etymology

vaunt entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vaunty was in 1724

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“Vaunty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaunty. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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