Brag
/bræɡ/
verbBeginner📊CommonGeneral
2 meanings1 idiom/phrase2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
To talk boastfully about oneself or one's achievements.
/bræɡ/
verbnegativeBeginner
General
To boast about one's achievements or possessions.
She bragged incessantly about her promotion.
💡 Simply: To show off.
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He bragged to his friends about catching the biggest fish.
How It's Used
Everyday Conversation
"He bragged about his new car all evening."
2
A boastful statement.
/bræɡ/
nounnegativeBeginner
General
That was just a brag; he didn't actually do it.
💡 Simply: A boast.
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Her brags were easily disproven.
How It's Used
Informal Writing
"His brags about his wealth were unconvincing."
Tip:A 'brag' is a bold, attention-grabbing statement.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
brag about
To boast about something.
"He bragged about his accomplishments."
From Middle English *bragen, probably from Old Norse *bragr "boast, proud display".
The word has been used in similar boastful contexts for centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a 'brag' as a loud, boastful 'bag' of accomplishments.
Word Origin
LanguageOld Norse
Original meaning
"boast, proud display"
Base: brag
brag aboutbrag to
Common misspellings
braggbreg
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