Bragging

/ˈbræɡɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of boasting or speaking with pride about one's achievements or possessions.

His constant bragging about his new car made the other students uncomfortable.

Exaggerated or boastful claims about oneself or one’s achievements.

Her bragging about winning the competition soon became tiresome.

An expression of pride in one's accomplishments.

There was a lot of bragging at the party about who had the best job.

verb

To talk boastfully or brag about something.

He loved to brag about his athletic skills whenever they discussed sports.

To boast; to show off.

She was always bragging about her vacation in Europe.

Middle English braggen, probably from a Scandinavian source.

bragging rights

The right to brag or boast about a particular achievement.

to brag about something

To speak with pride about one's achievements or possessions.

self-bragging

Bragging about oneself, often seen as self-promoting.

boast

To talk with pride about one's achievements or possessions.

vaunt

To boast or brag, especially about something significant.

swagger

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

Flexing

He was flexing his new sneakers on social media.

Showing off

She loves showing off her vacation photos.