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jactitation
(,/dZ//&/kt/I/'t/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • speaking of yourself in superlatives(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    jactation
    source: wordnet30
  • Vain boasting or assertions repeated to the prejudice of another's right; false claim.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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