großspurig

boastful

adjective GROHS-shpoo-rikh Less Common

Origin: from groß + Spur (track), originally of wide-gauge vehicles

Also means

pretentious

Usage Note

großspurig describes someone who brags and acts more important than they are. It carries clear disapproval. Often paired with Auftreten (manner): ein großspuriges Auftreten. Synonyms include angeberisch and prahlerisch.

Examples

"Er kündigte großspurig seinen Sieg an."

Natural Translation

He boastfully announced his victory.

Literal Translation

He boastful announced his victory.

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