bòilich

== Scottish Gaelic == === Etymology === Probably ultimately of imitative origin, possibly borrowed through a Germanic language (compare Icelandic baula (“to low”)). === Noun === bòilich f (genitive singular bòiliche, plural bòilichean) bluster, blustering, boasting ==== Usage notes ==== Can be used as a verbal noun: Bha e daonnan a' bòilich. ― He was always boasting. ==== Synonyms ==== bòst === References ===