as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
the Baron Münchhausen was so notorious for gasconading about his purported exploits as soldier and hunter that his name has become synonymous with the telling of tall tales
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The expansive menu includes chicken and waffles, boasting crunchy, juicy white or dark meat and golden, crisp waffles.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Skirting the city, and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s beloved by hikers, mountain bikers, and paragliders.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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The seizures occur when Handala has been bragging about last week’s attack on Stryker; although no medical devices were affected, the breach allowed the group to wipe data over the company IT systems, along with employee phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Evidence was later released showing Border Patrol agents bragging and joking about the shooting.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Gasconading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasconading. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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