talking fondly about one's partner; gushing about one's love life
Often used when someone goes on and on about their spouse or sweetheart in a way that can be sweet or annoying. Common in the phrase のろけ話 (lovey-dovey talk).
I'm fed up with his gushing about his girlfriend.
My newlywed friend does nothing but talk fondly about her husband.
to gush about one's love life; to brag about one's partner
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 惚気 is rare.
Kanji form is uncommon; learners should use the kana spelling.
Derivation uncertain; possibly related to 惚れる (to fall in love) and 気 (spirit/mind), but the exact origin is unclear.