rodomontade

Etymology
From, a reference to , a boastful character in the Renaissance epic poems ' (1483) and its sequel ' (1506–1532). .

Noun

 * 1) Vain boasting; a rant; pretentious behaviour.

Translations

 * Bulgarian:
 * French:
 * Irish: radamandádaíocht
 * Italian: rodomontata
 * Portuguese: fafarrice
 * Russian:

Adjective

 * 1) Pretentiously boastful.

Verb

 * 1)  To boast, brag or bluster pretentiously.

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1)  pretentious behaviour; boasting