Megacanje

Megacanje is a Croatian slang term, primarily used in Dalmatia, referring to extreme or exaggerated boasting, bragging, or showing off, particularly with regards to wealth, status, or accomplishments. It carries a strong connotation of insincerity and often implies that the claims are either exaggerated or entirely fabricated. The term suggests an ostentatious display intended to impress others, even if the basis for the boasting is flimsy or non-existent. Someone engaging in megacanje might be perceived as trying too hard to appear successful or important. The term is typically used in an informal context and often carries a humorous or derisive tone. Similar words might include "showboating" or "one-upmanship," although megacanje specifically implies a sense of exaggeration and potentially fabricated claims.