Pronunciation: /bræɡ/

Definitions of brag

noun a statement or action in which someone boasts about their achievements or possessions

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to brag about her new job.

A2 He always brags about his accomplishments.

B1 The company's marketing campaign is full of brag and boast.

B2 Her constant bragging about her wealth is starting to annoy her friends.

C1 His constant brag about his intelligence is off-putting to others.

C2 The book is filled with subtle brags about the author's success.

verb to boast or talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

Example Sentences

A1 She doesn't like to brag about her accomplishments.

A2 He bragged to his friends about his new car.

B1 The company's CEO likes to brag about their success in the industry.

B2 She always brags about her children's achievements.

C1 He subtly bragged about his connections in the business world.

C2 The author subtly brags about the critical acclaim his latest novel has received.

Examples of brag in a Sentence

formal It is not polite to brag about your accomplishments in a professional setting.

informal She loves to brag about how much money she makes.

slang Stop bragging about your new car, no one cares.

figurative His loud laughter seemed to brag about his confidence.

Grammatical Forms of brag

past tense

bragged

plural

brags

comparative

more bragging

superlative

most bragging

present tense

brag

future tense

will brag

perfect tense

have bragged

continuous tense

is bragging

singular

brag

positive degree

brag

infinitive

to brag

gerund

bragging

participle

bragging

Origin and Evolution of brag

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'brag' originated from the Old Norse word 'bragð', meaning 'the bestowal of honor'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'brag' shifted from 'bestowal of honor' to 'boastful talk or behavior'.