noun
- boastful or empty talk; bragging
Usage: archaic
verb
- present participle of vapor: to talk boastfully or make empty threats
Usage: archaic
Examples
- His vaporing about his achievements impressed no one.
- She grew tired of his constant vaporing and empty promises.
- The politician’s vaporing failed to convince the voters.
- He was vaporing about his wealth to anyone who would listen.
- Their vaporing turned out to be nothing but hot air.
- The general’s vaporing before battle did little to inspire confidence.