jactitation

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jactitation

/ˌd͡ʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/

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

noun jactitations

countable, uncountable Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment.
countable, uncountable A false pretense of being married to somebody.
countable, uncountable Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed.

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@misc{jactitation_2026,
  title = {jactitation},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/jactitation},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}