Brag about Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹæɡ/ /əˈbaʊt
BRAG uh-BOWT
bɹˈæɡ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
brAG uh-BOWT
Definition
To talk with too much pride about something you have done or own, often to impress others.
Usage & Nuances
Generally informal and carries a negative tone; it implies showing off. Often followed by 'about' + what is being discussed, e.g., 'brag about your achievements.' Not the same as 'talk about'—it suggests excessive pride.
Spanish: alardear de - presumir dePortuguese (BR): gabar-se de - se vangloriar dePortuguese (PT): gabar-se de - vangloriar-se deChinese (Simplified): 炫耀Chinese (Traditional): 炫耀Hindi: के बारे में डींग मारनाArabic: يتفاخر بـBengali: গর্ব করা - ডিঙানো (নিজেকে নিয়ে)Russian: хвастатьсяJapanese: 自慢するVietnamese: khoe khoangKorean: 자랑하다Turkish: övünmekUrdu: شیخی مارنا - ڈینگ مارناIndonesian: membanggakan diri - menyombongkan diri
Example Sentences
He likes to brag about his new car.
basic
Don't brag about your grades to your friends.
basic
She often brags about how fast she can run.
basic
I don't mean to brag about, but I finished the project early.
natural
People often brag about things that don't really matter.
natural
He can't help but brag about his cooking skills at every dinner.
natural