μεγαλαυχέω

megalaucheōVerbG3166

to boast

From: from a compound of G3173 (μέγας) and (to boast;

Short Definition

akin to G837 (αὐξάνω) and G2744 (καυχάομαι)); to talk big, i.e. be grandiloquent (arrogant, egotistic)

Full Lexicon Entry

to boast great things: (Rec. for μεγάλα αὐχεῖ, WH).
LXX Usage: (גָּבַהּ)

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