= Rodomontade
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Rodomontade refers to boastful or inflated speech or behavior, often characterized by bravado and a tendency to exaggerate one's accomplishments or abilities. The term derives from Rodomonte, a character in Italian literature known for his pompous boasting and aggressive demeanor. The concept is often associated with a kind of pretentiousness or empty showiness, where the emphasis is more on style and bluster rather than substance or reality.
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