bragging rights

American  

[brag-ing rahyts] / ˈbræg ɪŋ ˌraɪts /

plural noun

1. the presumed right to brag or boast, often associated with winning a contest of skill, as cooking or fishing.

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bragging rights British  

plural noun

1. notional privileges that are gained by defeating a close rival

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Etymology

Origin of bragging rights

First recorded in 1950–55

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Example Sentences

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bragging rights

Whether for clout on Letterboxd or simply bragging rights among friends, how one sees a movie has become a key part of the overall experience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 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

So being selected early isn’t just about bragging rights — it’s also a major financial windfall that can determine a player’s earnings for the next several years.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

The winner gets more than bragging rights, as data shows that the first IPOs in “industry clusters” tend to outform later ones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

Though he’d only been gone from the United States two months, Bobby had taken from his competitive experiences more than just bragging rights.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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