braggy

(ˈbræɡɪ)

adj, -gier or -giest

boastful

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Adj.

braggy - exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"

boastful, braggart, bragging, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandising, self-aggrandizing, big

proud - feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"

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