brag (bræɡ
)
Definitions
verb
Word forms: brags, bragging, bragged
- to speak of (one's own achievements, possessions, etc) arrogantly and boastfully
noun
- boastful talk or behaviour, or an instance of this
- something boasted of ⇒
his brag was his new car
- a braggart; boaster
- a card game: an old form of poker
Alternative Forms
ˈbragger noun ˈbragging noun adjective ˈbraggingly adverbWord Origin
C13: of unknown originUsage examples
You've been promoted to bishop and you couldn't resist the temptation to brag about it to me!
, Ultimate Prizes (1989)No denying it: together, it all makes Mumbai a great place to brag about.
Business Today (1996)He pointed out that the DA often brag that it is the largest opposition party in South Africa.
SA Star (2005)The well-heeled ladies swipe designer clothes which they could easily afford and then brag to pals about their crimes.
Sun, News of the World (2005)Shanks used to enjoy a game of cards - until he was skinned at blind three-card brag by Bobby Graham on a trip to Newcastle.
, Book of Soccer Lists (1992)