Braggy: meaning, definitions and examples

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braggy

[ ˈbræɡi ]

Adjective

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self-promotion

Excessively proud of oneself and showing off achievements or possessions in an irritating way.

Synonyms

boastful, cocky, conceited, vain.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
braggy	Used similarly to 'boastful,' but often has a casual or playful tone. Can be used to lightly describe someone who enjoys talking about their successes. He's always a bit braggy after winning a video game
boastful	Appropriate when someone frequently talks about their achievements or qualities in a way to impress others. He was so boastful about his promotion that it annoyed his colleagues
conceited	Describes someone who has an overly high opinion of themselves. This word is used negatively and suggests vanity and pride. He's so conceited that he believes no one is as talented as he is
cocky	Refers to someone who is overly confident, often annoyingly so. This has a negative connotation and implies arrogance. Her cocky attitude made her difficult to work with
vain	Used to describe someone who is overly concerned with their appearance or achievements. It implies a sense of superficiality and self-obsession. She spent hours in front of the mirror because she was extremely vain

Examples of usage

He was always braggy about his expensive car.
She became increasingly braggy after winning the competition.
Don't be so braggy about your success, just be humble.
I find his braggy attitude very off-putting.
The braggy tone of his voice annoyed everyone around him.

Translations

Translations of the word "braggy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vanglorioso

🇮🇳 घमंडी

🇩🇪 prahlerisch

🇮🇩 sombong

🇺🇦 хвалькуватий

🇵🇱 chełpliwy

🇯🇵 自慢する

🇫🇷 vantard

🇪🇸 jactancioso

🇹🇷 övüngen

🇰🇷 자랑하는

🇸🇦 متفاخر

🇨🇿 chlubivý

🇸🇰 chvastavý

🇨🇳 自夸的

🇸🇮 bahav

🇮🇸 gortandi

🇰🇿 мақтаншақ

🇬🇪 ტრაბახი

🇦🇿 lovğalı

🇲🇽 jactancioso

Etymology

The word 'braggy' originated from the word 'brag', which dates back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle English word 'braggen', meaning 'to make a loud noise', which in turn comes from the Old Norse word 'bragð', meaning 'the bestowal of a gift'. Over time, 'braggy' has evolved to describe someone who excessively boasts or shows off about their achievements or possessions.

See also: brag, braggart, bragger, bragging, braggingly.