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jactâncias

[zhak-ˈtɐ̃-syɐs]
nounfemininepl: jactâncias
boastfulness, bragging, vainglory
1. excessive pride or self-satisfaction; arrogant boasting about one's achievements or qualities
His jactâncias about his wealth made him unpopular.
As suas jactâncias sobre a sua riqueza o tornaram impopular.
2. an act or instance of boasting; a boastful remark or claim
The athlete's jactâncias were not backed up by his performance.
As jactâncias do atleta não foram apoiadas pelo seu desempenho.
NYC Slang
flexing, showing off, talking big
Synonyms
presunçãovaidadearrogânciasoberbafanfarronicejactânciabazófia
Antonyms
modéstiahumildadesimplicidadediscrição

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jactâncias
standard usage; also fanfarronices or bazófias
Portugal
jactâncias
standard usage; more formal and literary

Related Idioms & Phrases

cheio de jactâncias - full of boasting
sem jactâncias - without bragging
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