bragging rights

[brag-ing rahyts]

plural noun

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

bragging rights

plural noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bragging rights¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The 197th Manchester derby takes place at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, but will it be the Blues or the Reds who claim the points - and local bragging rights?

From BBC

“It’s helped with gaining experience and gaining more knowledge. And also, you do get bragging rights to say that you’re a member at the Magic Castle.”

From Los Angeles Times

“That these remaining candidates are jockeying for bragging rights about who may be the front-runner — it’s to be expected, but it’s ludicrous,” said Garry South, a veteran Democratic strategist who has worked on a number of past gubernatorial campaigns, including for former Gov. Gray Davis.

From Los Angeles Times

Even so, HBO and HBO Max still claim leadership bragging rights courtesy of 142 Emmy nominations spread across 20 of its shows, led by 23 nods for “The White Lotus,” 16 for “The Last of Us,” 14 for “Hacks” and 13 for “The Pitt.”

From Salon

"The fans will have bragging rights for the next four years," said Townsend.

From BBC