bravata

Definitions of bravata
  1. noun
    a swaggering show of courage
    synonyms: bravuconada, fantasmada
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    type of:
    fanfarria, ostentación
    a gaudy outward display
  2. noun
    an instance of boastful talk
    synonyms: baladronada, cacareo, desgarro, farol, rajonada, reperiquete
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    type of:
    autoadulación, autobombo, farde, jactancia
    speaking of yourself in superlatives
  3. noun
    vain and empty boasting
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    type of:
    autoadulación, autobombo, farde, jactancia
    speaking of yourself in superlatives
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