Brag Meaning in English
word
/ˈbɹæɡ/
brag
/bɹˈæɡ/
brag
Definition
To talk with too much pride about your achievements, abilities, or things you own.
Usage & Nuances
Usually negative—people who 'brag' are seen as boastful or arrogant. Common: 'brag about' something. Informal and often used when criticizing showing off. Do not confuse with 'praise' (positive).
Spanish: presumir - alardear - jactarsePortuguese (BR): gabar-sePortuguese (PT): gabar-seChinese (Simplified): 吹嘘 - 夸耀Chinese (Traditional): 吹噓 - 誇耀Hindi: डींग मारनाArabic: يتفاخر - يتباهىBengali: গর্ব করা - দাম্ভিকতা করাRussian: хвастаться - бахвалитьсяJapanese: 自慢するVietnamese: khoe khoang - khoác lácKorean: 자랑하다Turkish: övünmek - böbürlenmekUrdu: شیخی مارنا - فخر کرناIndonesian: menyombongkan diri - membanggakan diri
Example Sentences
He likes to brag about his expensive car.
basic
You shouldn’t brag in front of others.
basic
She never brags about her grades.
basic
I don’t mean to brag, but I make the best pancakes.
natural
People who brag all the time can be annoying.
natural
He couldn’t stop bragging about his promotion at dinner last night.
natural