😏brag

verb
/bræɡ/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

He liked to brag about his expensive car.

He always brags about his expensive car.

Example Expressions

bragging rights

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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