bragging
word · lemma: brag
/ˈbɹæɡɪŋ/
/bɹˈæɡɪŋ/
Definition
Talking about yourself, your achievements, or your things in a way that shows off and tries to impress others. Bragging usually makes you seem arrogant or proud.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often negative. Common collocations: 'stop bragging', 'bragging rights', 'bragging about'. Don't confuse with 'sharing' (simply telling) or 'boasting' (slightly more formal, but nearly the same meaning).
Spanish: alardear - presumirPortuguese (BR): gabar-se - se vangloriarPortuguese (PT): gabar-se - vangloriar-seChinese (Simplified): 吹嘘 - 夸耀Chinese (Traditional): 吹噓 - 誇耀Hindi: डींग मारनाArabic: التباهي - التفاخرBengali: দাম্ভিকতা - বড়াই করাRussian: хвастовствоJapanese: 自慢することVietnamese: khoe khoangKorean: 자랑하기Turkish: övünmekUrdu: شیخی مارنا - بڑھک مارناIndonesian: membual
Example Sentences
He kept bragging about his new phone.
basic
Nobody likes constant bragging in a group.
basic
Stop bragging and listen to others.
basic
She says she's not bragging, but she keeps talking about her promotion.
natural
Winning gave him major bragging rights at work.
natural
People get tired of his endless bragging about money.
natural