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brag

verb
/bræɡ/

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
To talk with pride about achievements or possessions, often in a boastful way.

Example Sentences

He always brags about his expensive car.

He liked to brag about his expensive car.

Example Expressions

bragging rights

Synonyms

boast, show off, gloat, vaunt, flaunt
Entry 1
boast, show off, gloat, vaunt
Entry 2
boast, gloat, show off, flaunt

Antonyms

humble, modest, understate, downplay
Entry 1
humble, modest, understate
Entry 2
downplay, humble

Collocations

brag about, brag constantly, brag loudly, brag shamelessly, endlessly brag, brag of, bragging rights
Entry 1
brag about, brag constantly, brag loudly, brag shamelessly, endlessly brag
Entry 2
brag about, brag of, bragging rights

Related Vocabularies

To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
to make less severe or painful; to reduce the impact of something harmful
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

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