brag
to use boastful language; boast: He bragged endlessly about his high score.
to boast of: He bragged that he had won.
a boast or vaunt.
a thing to boast of.
a boaster.
an old English card game similar to poker.
Archaic. unusually fine; first-rate.
Origin of brag
1synonym study For brag
Opposites for brag
Other words from brag
- brag·ging·ly, adverb
- bragless, adjective
- outbrag, verb (used with object), out·bragged, out·brag·ging.
- o·ver·brag, verb, o·ver·bragged, o·ver·brag·ging.
- un·brag·ging, adjective
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How to use brag in a sentence
In a new video, the Kentucky Republican brags about lowering the boom on sexual harasser Bob Packwood.
And Now Mitch McConnell Is the ‘Pro-Woman’ Candidate! | Eleanor Clift | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEdwin Edwards is an octogenarian ex-con and reality television star who brags that Viagra is made from his blood.
‘Vote for the Crook. It’s Important’: Edwin Edwards Wants Back in Congress | Ben Jacobs | February 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSitting next to her dad in the film, she stares up at him as he brags about his daughter.
Meet the Pint-Sized Pro Golfers of Netflix’s ‘The Short Game’ | Abby Haglage | December 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe is a terribly sick person who brags about taking the virginity of young girls.
Afghanistan’s Rape Crisis: Villagers Fear U.S.-Backed Militias | Sami Yousafzai, Ron Moreau | May 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn another Mother Jones video, Romney brags about his political consultants: "I mean, they work for Bibi Netanyahu in his race."
No burglar ever brags of his exploits; the poacher always boasts, and always receives applause.
The Chequers | James RuncimanBut anon soldiers came to lead them to the Palace, that they might make good their brags before the King's face.
The Merrie Tales Of Jacques Tournebroche | Anatole FranceKatte is greatly flattered by the Prince's confidence; even brags of it in society, with his foolish loose tongue.
History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. VII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleHe had made his life-long brags, and his pride was broke in that there one pertic'ler spot.
Danny's Own Story | Don MarquisIf the phlegmatick Englishman brags about roast beef and hiz ansesters, Jonathan haz a pumkin pie and a grandpop tew match them.
Josh Billings on Ice | Henry Wheeler Shaw
British Dictionary definitions for brag
/ (bræɡ) /
to speak of (one's own achievements, possessions, etc) arrogantly and boastfully
boastful talk or behaviour, or an instance of this
something boasted of: his brag was his new car
a braggart; boaster
a card game: an old form of poker
Origin of brag
1Derived forms of brag
- bragger, noun
- bragging, noun, adjective
- braggingly, adverb
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