Bragging: meaning, definitions and examples
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bragging
[ ˈbræɡɪŋ ]
in conversation
To boast proudly or excessively. To talk about one's achievements or possessions in a way that shows too much pride.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was bragging about his new car all day.
- She won't stop bragging about her promotion at work.
- Don't be so quick to brag about your success, humility is a virtue.
informal
Excessive boasting or prideful talk.
Synonyms
boastfulness, showing off, swaggering
Examples of usage
- All his talk about his accomplishments comes off as bragging.
- I can't stand his constant bragging about how much money he makes.
Translations
Translations of the word "bragging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vanglória
🇮🇳 शेखी बघारना
🇩🇪 Angeben
🇮🇩 membanggakan diri
🇺🇦 хвастощі
🇵🇱 chwalenie się
🇯🇵 自慢 (じまん)
🇫🇷 vantardise
🇪🇸 presunción
🇹🇷 övünme
🇰🇷 자랑 (자랑)
🇸🇦 تباهي
🇨🇿 chlubení se
🇸🇰 chválenie sa
🇨🇳 吹嘘 (chuīxū)
🇸🇮 hvalisanje
🇮🇸 mont
🇰🇿 мақтаншақтық
🇬🇪 ქედმაღლობა
🇦🇿 lovğalıq
🇲🇽 presunción
Word origin
The word 'bragging' originated from the Middle English word 'braggen', which means 'to make a loud noise'. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote boasting or excessive pride. The concept of bragging has been observed in various cultures throughout history, often associated with displays of power, wealth, or achievement. In modern usage, 'bragging' carries a negative connotation, emphasizing the excessive and often insincere nature of self-promotion.
See also: brag, braggart, bragger, braggingly, braggy.