self-inflating
adjective
self-in·flat·ing
ˌself-in-ˈflā-tiŋ
1
: capable of inflating itself
self-inflating life rafts
a self-inflating resuscitator
2
: acting or intended to portray oneself as more impressive, successful, or important than one really is : self-aggrandizing
a self-inflating blowhard
… makes self-inflating claims that are demonstrably untrue.—Phil Mushnick
Accuracy and credibility are the essence of being a journalist. There is no room for self-inflating stories, falsehoods or even mixed-up memories.—The Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon) (online)
self-inflation
noun
… the enduring folly of misplaced ambition, phony posturing, social climbing and self-inflation.
—Marlise Simons
It should include automatic CO2 self-inflation and a manual top-up tube in case the automatic system fails …
—Chris Beeson
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