Definition of JACTITATION

jactitation

Plural: jactitations

Noun

  • speaking of yourself in superlatives
  • (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
  • (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
  • Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment.
  • A false pretense of being married to somebody.
  • Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).

Synonyms

boast, boasting, jactation, self-praise

Scrabble Score: 20

jactitation: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
jactitation: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jactitation: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

jactitation: valid Words With Friends Word