SHOOT A LINE Synonyms
7 hypernyms for shoot a line. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SHOOT A LINE
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| bluster | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • noisy confusion and turbulence • a swaggering show of courage • a violent gusty wind • vain and empty boasting verb • blow hard; be gusty, as of wind • show off • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||
| boast | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives verb • show off • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||
| brag | verb v | |||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk adjective satellite • exceptionally good verb • show off | ||||||
| gas | noun n | |||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||
| gasconade | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk verb • show off | ||||||
| swash | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the movement or sound of water verb • make violent, noisy movements • dash a liquid upon or against • show off • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||
| tout | verb v | |||||
noun • someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit • someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way • one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) verb • advertize in strongly positive terms • show off | ||||||
| vaunt | verb v | |||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off | ||||||