Word of the Day

Word of the Day: Fanfaronade

 

Pronunciation: /ˌfanˌferəˈnād/

 

Definition: (noun)

 

1) bragging; bravado; bluster.

2) arrogant or boastful talk.

 

Etymology: mid 17th century: from French fanfaronnade, from fanfaron ‘braggart,’ from fanfare