Vaunt Definition

vaunt
noun
  1. extravagant self-praise
verb
  1. show off

"Vaunt" in song lyrics

See how vaunt is used in real songs:

  • "His high-pitch'd thoughts, that meaner men should vaunt"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

Usage tips for "vaunt"

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