(humorous, derogatory) To be very full of oneself. Often used as a sarcastic caution: "don't break your arm patting yourself on the back".

Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

Alternative form of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

(idiomatic) A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.

The state or quality of being heart-breaking.

In a heart-breaking manner.

(in combination) In a manner that breaks.