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Hectorism

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bravadonounA swaggering show of defiance or courage.
bullyismnoun(dated) The swaggering, domineering behaviour of a bully.
swaggerernounOne who swaggers.
hectorernounOne who hectors or bullies.
roister-doisternoun(archaic, derogatory) A swaggering buffoon; a foolish braggart.
rufflernouna sewing machine attachment for making ruffles
braggadocionounEmpty boasting.
swashnoun(technical) The water that washes up on shore after an incoming wave has broken.
bobadilnounA swaggering boaster.
bobadilismnounThe behaviour of a Bobadil, or swaggering boaster.
'tudenoun(slang, US) Attitude, especially one of arrogance or hostility; swagger.
braggadocianounArchaic form of braggadocio (“empty boasting”). [A braggart.]
brassnoun(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
braggernounA person who brags.
rodomontnounA vain or blustering boaster; a braggart.
huffernoun(chiefly US, originally slang) A drug addict who gets a high by inhaling or sniffing (huffing) intoxicating fumes, as in glue or aerosols.
braggadociannoun(obsolete) Someone given to empty boasting; a braggart.
huffnounA heavy breath; a grunt or sigh.
blusterernounA person who blusters.
swaggernounConfidence, pride.

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