First Known Use: 1605
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1gloat
verb \ˈglōt\
: to show in an improper or selfish way that you are happy with your own success or another person's failure
Full Definition of GLOAT
intransitive verb
1
obsolete : to look or glance admiringly or amorously
2
: to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight <gloat over an enemy's misfortune>
— gloat·er noun
— gloat·ing·ly adverb
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Origin of GLOAT
akin to Middle English glouten to scowl and perhaps to Old Norse glotta to grin scornfully
2gloat
noun
GLOATER Defined for Kids
gloat
verb \ˈglōt\
gloat·edgloat·ing
Definition of GLOAT for Kids
: to talk or think about something with mean or selfish satisfaction <He was determined never to spring a tear for the prince to gloat over. — Sid Fleischman, The Whipping Boy>
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