| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EGOTISM | Self-praise. |
| BOAST | Vocal self-praise |
| BRAG | Indulge in self-praise |
| TOOTONESOWNHORN | Engage in self-praise |
| EGOTIZES | Indulges in self-praise. |
| BRAGGART | Expert in self-praise. |
| ITRY | Self-effacing reply to praise |
| HUMBLEBRAG | Self-praise couched in self-deprecation, in modern lingo |
| flattering | to praise excessively especially from motives of self-interest |
