jactitation
English
Etymology
Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).
Pronunciation
Noun
jactitation (countable and uncountable, plural jactitations)
- Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment.
- A false pretense of being married to somebody.
- (medicine) Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed.
Translations
bragging or boasting
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(medicine) extreme restlessness
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