Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bourd
verb (dialect)
/bɔːrd/
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Definition
A term used in dialectal English, primarily in Scottish contexts, meaning to boast or brag.
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Examples
- He always bourd about his family’s wealth.
- She liked to bourd of her accomplishments in the competition.
- They spent the evening bording about their latest travels.
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Meaning
To speak with pride or self-importance about one’s achievements or possessions.
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Synonyms
- boast
- brag
- vaunt
- bluster