Brag and Puff

Brag

Brag verb - To praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess.
Usage example: she bragged that she was richer than anyone else in the state

Puff is a synonym for brag in blow topic. In some cases you can use "Puff" instead a verb "Brag", when it comes to topics like fake, talk boastingly.

Nearby Words: bragging, bragged

Puff

Puff verb - Speak in a blustering or scornful manner.
Usage example: A puffing kind of man

Brag is a synonym for puff in boast topic. Sometimes you can use "Brag" instead a verb "Puff".

Nearby Words: puffed, puffy, puffery, puffing
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