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    Brag

    /bræɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a boastful statement.
    His brag about winning the tournament was hard to ignore.
    the act of boasting.
    Her brag about her grades made her friends feel inferior.
    verb
    to boast about achievements or possessions.
    He tends to brag about his accomplishments at work.
    to speak with pride about something you have done.
    She couldn't help but brag about her recent promotion.
    to boast or talk arrogantly.
    They bragged about their new car in front of their friends.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'braggen' meaning 'to brag or boast.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bragging rights
    The right to boast about one's achievements.
    to braggart
    One who brags excessively.

    Related Words

    boast
    To talk with pride or self-satisfaction.
    pride
    A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements.

    Slang Meanings

    To show off in an exaggerated manner.
    He was bragging hard about his new car.
    To flex one's success.
    She always finds a way to brag about her latest vacation.