boastful

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At press briefings and public events, the former television host has adopted an at times boastful, mocking tone in describing the offensive.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

And the jazzy “Robbery,” a boastful number about dominating the competition and coming out on top, has musical references to Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington and features rapper Doechii.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

He is beyond boastful, talking ad nauseum about how he knows more than all the experts in their respective fields.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

The lyrics find the star in boisterous, boastful form - revelling in his successes in music, fashion and on the acclaimed TV show Top Boy.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2024

A bit later, when Jackie Kennedy made her way to a sofa, Nikita Khrushchev sat down beside the first lady and treated her to a barrage of jokes and boastful stories.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin