What is another word for Gasconading?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈaskənˌe͡ɪdɪŋ] (IPA)

Gasconading is a verb used to describe someone who boasts or brags excessively about their abilities or accomplishments. There are many synonyms that can be used in place of this word, including bragging, boasting, vaunting, swaggering, and blustering. Other synonyms include preening, puffing, and crowing. These words all carry a similar meaning to gasconading and can be used interchangeably depending on the context in which they are being used. It is important to choose the appropriate synonym to convey the desired tone and level of intensity. Using these synonyms can help to add variety and interest to your writing, as well as aid in the accurate communication of your message.

Synonyms for Gasconading:

What are the hypernyms for Gasconading?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Gasconading

It was only for a moment, of course; but the count cautiously drew a little back as the Gasconading corporal, in blue uniform, white vest, and white gaiters-for my friend Gaillarde was as loud and swaggering in his assumed character as in his real one of a colonel of dragoons-drew near.
"The Room in the Dragon Volant"
J. Sheridan LeFanu
There were now added to the general chorus two voices, very different in quality; one was that of the Gasconading Colonel Gaillarde, who had with difficulty been kept in the background up to this; the other was that of my jolly friend Whistlewick, who had come to identify me.
"The Room in the Dragon Volant"
J. Sheridan LeFanu
For the rest, I calmly went on with my eulogy on courage; only that, instead of ludicrous Gasconading, which directly betrays the coward, I purposely expressed myself in words at once cool, clear, and firm.
"The Campaner Thal and Other Writings"
Jean Paul Friedrich Richter

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