Hungarian - English

henceg

B2 Hungarian
vapour, crow, brag
VERB B2 ARCHAIC
1
Usage pattern:
henceg vmivel; henceg arról, hogy...
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
to boast in an old-fashioned way
Themes
boasting |speech |pride |exaggeration |swagger |archaic |communication
Definition

To speak in a proud, showy, or exaggerated way about oneself or one's plans; to boast or swagger in speech.

VERB B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
henceg vmivel
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
to boast triumphantly
Themes
speech |pride |success |competition |informal |communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To talk very proudly and often annoyingly about a success, victory, or advantage, especially to show that you are better than someone else.

VERB B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
henceg vmivel; azzal henceg, hogy ...
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
talk proudly about yourself
Themes
speech |self_praise |social_behavior |informal |annoyance |communication |emotions |social
Definition

To talk with too much pride about your achievements, abilities, possessions, or experiences, often in a way that annoys other people.

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