jactitation

English
WOTD – 29 March 2007

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌdʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/
  • Audio (US)(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

jactitation (countable and uncountable, plural jactitations)

  1. bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment
  2. (medicine) extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed
  3. A false pretence of being married to somebody.
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