Leichtruhprahler
Leichtruhprahler (ˈlaɪktˌruːˈpraːlɐ) n. [German: leicht (easy) + ruh (from Ruhm, glory) + Prahler (boaster)]
A person who boasts about avoiding a temptation, challenge, or action they were never inclined to face, claiming unearned moral or personal victory.
The act of such empty boasting, often marked by self-righteous swagger over a non-existent struggle.
Etymology: Coined in 2025, inspired by German compound-word precision and the proverb “the full belly loves to talk about fasting.” Rooted in critiques of hollow pride, akin to biblical Pharisaism (Luke 18:11).
Examples:
“I’ve never walked more than a mile!” boasted the Leichtruhprahler, conveniently omitting their inability to walk.
“I’ve never coveted my neighbor’s house!” declared the mansion-dwelling Leichtruhprahler, ignoring their neighbor’s crumbling shack.
“I’ve never failed a diet!” crowed the naturally skinny Leichtruhprahler, while the disciplined dieter quietly earned the real victory.
“I’ve never been tempted to cheat!” proclaimed the lifelong single Leichtruhprahler, framing solitude as a moral triumph.
“I’ve never sworn in my life!” said the Leichtruhprahler raised in a curse-free bubble, unlike the worker biting their tongue in a rowdy job.
Usage: “When she bragged about never drinking alcohol despite hating its taste, everyone rolled their eyes at the Leichtruhprahler flex.”
Synonyms: Cushion Brag, Faux Fast, Phantom Feat (informal).
Antonyms: True grit, earned virtue, humble triumph.
Related Phrases: “The full belly preaches fasting”; “boasting without battling.”
Note: In Christian contexts, Leichtruhprahler behavior contrasts with authentic spiritual victories, like resisting genuine temptation through God’s strength (1 Corinthians 10:13). Beware mistaking a non-challenge for a crown.
Driving The Point Home - Dead Horse...
Imagine two people walking by a candy store, kiddo, and God’s rule says, “Don’t steal.” The first person sees all the yummy candies sparkling in the window and really wants to take some, but they choose not to—they fight the temptation and obey God, which makes them strong, like a hero saying no to a sneaky thought. The second person says, “I never stole any candy!” but they can’t see the candies because they’re blind, so they never even felt tempted to take them. That second person is a Leichtruhprahler, bragging about following God’s rule when they didn’t have to try hard to do it. God loves when we make good choices even when it’s tough, not when we act like it’s a big deal to do something that was easy for us, because being good means choosing the right thing even when we really, really want the wrong one.
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