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bragging

  • present participle
    of brag.
    brag
    verb (used without object)
    to use boastful language; boast.
  • a word derived from brag.
    brag
    verb (used without object)
    to use boastful language; boast.

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They say they are mainly driven by the adrenaline rush, tradition and, of course, the bragging rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Some Los Angeles-area renters may feel a secret shame of not owning their homes, but maybe they should be bragging.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Joining the fight for Premier League bragging rights are Manchester United, majority-owned by US family the Glazers and Chelsea, whose ownership group is headed by American Todd Boehly.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

She added: "He posted on social media videos essentially bragging he was in Brazil."

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

“I’m sorry about bragging so much. It’s okay, Delsie. I’ll spot you some points.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt