Boastful self-confidence (7)

I believe the answer is:

bravado

(Other definitions for bravado that I've seen before include "Boastful swagger" , "Bottle" , "Swaggering confidence" , "Swaggering show of boldness" , "Show of bravery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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