Gloating

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Categories: Social Slang

Gloating is a term used in internet slang to describe a situation where someone takes excessive joy or satisfaction in their own triumph or success, often at the expense of others. It refers to the act of bragging or flaunting ones accomplishments in an arrogant or insensitive manner.

Examples:

1. After winning the game, John couldn’t help but gloat about his victory, posting screenshots of the final score and mocking his opponents in the online forum.

2. Sarah got accepted into her dream university and couldn’t resist gloating about it on social media, constantly updating her status with hashtags and emphasizing how exclusive and prestigious the institution is compared to others.

Synonyms:
boasting, bragging, showing off, rubbing it in, flaunting
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