Definition of Boasting

Noun: boasting bow-sting

Speaking of oneself in a positive way with too much pride or self-indulgence
"brash immodest boasting";
- boast, self-praise, jactitation, skite [Austral, NZ]

Verb: boast bowst

Show off
- tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, gas, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade [archaic], skite [Austral, NZ]
Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
"she was boasting a new hat";
- sport, feature