Bragger: meaning, definitions and examples
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bragger
[ ˈbræɡər ]
in a conversation
A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions, often irritatingly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's such a bragger, always talking about how much money he makes.
- Don't be a bragger, nobody likes a show off.
Translations
Translations of the word "bragger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fanfarrão
🇮🇳 शेखीबाज़
🇩🇪 Angeber
🇮🇩 pembual
🇺🇦 хвалько
🇵🇱 chwalipięta
🇯🇵 自慢屋 (jiman'ya)
🇫🇷 vantard
🇪🇸 fanfarrón
🇹🇷 öğünç
🇰🇷 자랑쟁이 (jarangjaeng-i)
🇸🇦 مُتَبَاهٍ
🇨🇿 chvástal
🇸🇰 chvastúň
🇨🇳 吹牛者 (chuīniú zhě)
🇸🇮 bahavec
🇮🇸 grobbari
🇰🇿 мақтаншақ
🇬🇪 ტრაბახა (trabakha)
🇦🇿 lovğa
🇲🇽 fanfarrón
Etymology
The word 'bragger' originated from the Old Norse 'bragð', meaning 'a movement' or 'a sudden jerk'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to someone who makes sudden movements in speech to boast about themselves. The negative connotation of the word developed in the 18th century, when it came to be associated with arrogance and self-importance.
See also: brag, braggart, bragging, braggingly, braggy.