tooting one's horn
- braggingExcessive self-praise
- boastingExcessive self-praise
- showoffOne who flaunts abilities
- egoOne's self-image
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
trumpet · blowing · swagger · arrogant · self-promotion · humble · brag · vain · cocky · bluster · preening · grandstanding · peacock · spotlight · attention · gloating · conceited · strutting
self-promotion vs. self-effacement
tooting one's hornself-deprecation
Belittling oneself deliberately
humility · modesty · self-effacement · false modesty · understatement
boastfulness vs. silence about achievements
tooting one's hornkeeping quiet
Remaining silent
saying nothing · silence · keeping mum · biting one's tongue · suffering in silence