brag

Everyday

1. To brag is to talk proudly about yourself, what you have or what you did, in a way that annoys others. tree →
2. A brag is such a boast. tree →

In the lessons

Used in friendship stories and lessons about kindness and good manners; phrases «brag about», «bragging rights».

Examples

• Stop bragging about your new bike. tree →
• He bragged that he scored all the goals. tree →
• Nobody likes it when you brag. tree →
• The winners had bragging rights for a week. tree →
• She never brags, even though she is top of the class. tree →
• «I'm the fastest!» was his usual brag. tree →
• Boasters brag most when they cannot be detected. tree →

Note

Double the g: bragged, bragging. Similar: boast, show off. A person who brags is a braggart (old) or «show-off».