The term 'talked big' can be described by the crossword solutions of 'BOASTED', 'crowed', and 'bragged'. Boasting is when someone talks about their accomplishments or abilities in an overly proud manner. Crowing is similar to boasting, but it is more often used to describe someone who is excessively proud of a recent accomplishment. Bragging is when someone talks about themselves in an overly proud manner, often exaggerating their abilities or accomplishments. All three words are synonyms for talking big, and they all describe someone who is overly proud and boastful.