Bragged: meaning, definitions and examples
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bragged
[ brรฆษกd ]
past tense
Bragged is the past tense of brag, which means to boast or talk with pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. It often carries a connotation of arrogance or exaggeration in the manner of speaking.
Synonyms
boasted, flaunted, gloated, vaunted.
Examples of usage
- He bragged about his promotion at work.
- She bragged to her friends about her new car.
- They bragged about their vacation to Hawaii.
- He bragged about scoring the winning goal.
Translations
Translations of the word "bragged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gabar-se
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช angeberisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbangga
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะฒะฐะปะธัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ chwaliฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชๆ ขใใ
๐ซ๐ท se vanter
๐ช๐ธ presumir
๐น๐ท รถvรผnmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุงุฎุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ chlubit se
๐ธ๐ฐ chvรกliลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ่ชๅคธ
๐ธ๐ฎ hvaliti se
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรณsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถyรผnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ presumir
Etymology
The word 'brag' has its origins in the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English term 'bragge', which meant to boast or make a noisy statement. It likely has connections to the Old Norse word 'brag', meaning to boast or brag, reflecting a long-standing tradition in various cultures to express pride. The form 'bragged' likely developed as the past tense of brag, solidifying its usage in the English language. Over the years, 'brag' has taken on various forms and nuances, especially in informal contexts, where it can indicate not just pride, but also a playful or competitive spirit in social interactions.