brag

verb
UK: /bræɡ/
US: /bræɡ/

  1. To speak too proudly about what you have done or own.

    1. He likes to brag about his new car. [ ] [ ]
    2. They always bragged that their team was the best in the league. [ ] [ ]

  2. To show off achievements or possessions in a boastful way.

    1. She would brag about her grades to everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. He didn't mean to brag, but his skills were unmatched in the company. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boast crow vaunt gasconade
brag noun

  1. A statement in which you express too much pride in yourself or in something you have done.

    1. His brag was annoying to everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. That constant brag about wealth is unseemly and somewhat offensive. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act or instance of boastful talking.

    1. Her brag about winning the competition irritated her rivals. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team's brag before the game ultimately motivated their opponents to victory. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brag" in English means: To speak too proudly about what you have done or own., To show off achievements or possessions in a boastful way..

The phonetic transcription of "brag" is /bræɡ/ in British English and /bræɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brag": boast, crow, vaunt, gasconade.

Example usage of "brag": "He likes to brag about his new car.". More examples on the page.