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View synonyms for boaster

boaster

1

[ boh-ster ]

noun

  1. a person who boasts boast or brags.


boaster

2

[ boh-ster ]

noun

, Masonry.
  1. a chisel for boasting boast stone.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of boaster1

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; boast 1, -er 1

Origin of boaster2

First recorded in 1875–80; boast 2 + -er 1

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Example Sentences

It came that way to a boaster of his intentions sometimes, especially so when a man spoke too quickly and assumed too much.

Red Arrow believed this as much as the boaster did, for men must believe they will do these things before they do them.

He was a great boaster, but when put to the test, generally collapsed in a ludicrous manner.

I will challenge the boaster to run up a hill with me, breathing but four times until the top is reached.

And the company would separate, so when the boaster reached the place no one would be there.

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