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

Well, on top of everything else with this show, you now have bragging rights.

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He comes away with many more delegates, but few bragging rights.

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As Ms. Chua has made clear, suffering earns one bragging rights.

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Example: “The Rule of Ten winner this year would win bragging rights for life.”

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Beyond the bragging rights, the final numbers could be crucial.

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