Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chest-thumping

idiomatic expression

/ˈʧɛstˌθʌmpɪŋ/

Definition

A display of pride or arrogance, often through boastful or aggressive gestures.

Examples

During the meeting, his chest-thumping comments about the company’s success made some colleagues uncomfortable.
The athlete’s chest-thumping celebration after winning the race demonstrated his fierce competitiveness.

Meaning

Chest-thumping refers to the act of striking one’s chest with a fist as a sign of triumph or bravado, symbolizing a boastful or overly confident attitude.