brag
verb (used without object)
to use boastful language; boast.
Example Sentences
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It’s the battle for bragging rights as Kennedy faces Granada Hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 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
It was like they saw it as bragging, like ‘Ugh, fine, we get it, you’re educated.’
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Besides, the space race was about a lot more than bragging rights.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
