vaporing

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : * Boastful or extravagant talk : An instance of speaking with excessive pride about oneself, one's achievements, or possessions; bragging or blustering. Usage The word "vaporing" is a somewhat dated or literary noun. It is used to describe speech that is full of empty boasts, extravagant claims, or self-important bluster. It implies that the talk is insubstantial, like vapor,...