kvell
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Meaning · English
To feel delighted and proud; to boast; to gloat.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
‘Magnificent residence,’ she pretended to kvell, ‘maybe I'm in the wrong business?’
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kvell” mean?
To feel delighted and proud; to boast; to gloat.
Is “kvell” formal or informal?
kvell is generally slang.