Clues for the word "BOAST"

We've had 85 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 232 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on May 26, 2026.

Definition of boast

v. i. - To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belonging to one's self; as, to boast of one's exploits courage, descent, wealth.
v. i. - To speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult.
v. t. - To display in ostentatious language; to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.
v. t. - To display vaingloriously.
v. t. - To possess or have; as, to boast a name.
v. t. - To dress, as a stone, with a broad chisel.
v. t. - To shape roughly as a preparation for the finer work to follow; to cut to the general form required.
n. - Act of boasting; vaunting or bragging.
n. - The cause of boasting; occasion of pride or exultation, -- sometimes of laudable pride or exultation.