Brag
verb
To talk too proudly about what you have done or what you own.
He is always bragging about his wealth
Often appears as...
- brag about
- brag openly
noun
An act of talking too proudly about something one owns or has done.
His newest car is just another brag
Often appears as...
- a brag about
- petty brag
verb
To state a fact in an excessive, proud way, usually to make others jealous.
She bragged that her son was the school topper
Often appears as...
- brag that
- brag endlessly
verb
To talk too proudly about what you have done or what you own.
He is always bragging about his wealth
Often appears as...
- brag about
- brag openly
noun
An act of talking too proudly about something one owns or has done.
His newest car is just another brag
Often appears as...
- a brag about
- petty brag
verb
To state a fact in an excessive, proud way, usually to make others jealous.
She bragged that her son was the school topper
Often appears as...
- brag that
- brag endlessly
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Bragging is often seen negatively in social conversations and could annoy others.
John's constant bragging about his new phone put off his friends.
Pro Tip 2/2Subtle Arrogance
Using 'brag' suggests the speaker is aware they might come off as arrogant.
I don't mean to brag, but my work has won awards.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Bragging is often seen negatively in social conversations and could annoy others.
John's constant bragging about his new phone put off his friends.
Pro Tip 2/2Subtle Arrogance
Using 'brag' suggests the speaker is aware they might come off as arrogant.
I don't mean to brag, but my work has won awards.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Bragging is often seen negatively in social conversations and could annoy others.
John's constant bragging about his new phone put off his friends.
Pro Tip 2/2Subtle Arrogance
Using 'brag' suggests the speaker is aware they might come off as arrogant.
I don't mean to brag, but my work has won awards.
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Nature Dates: Jack...
I think your eyes have got super-zoom. There's an expression we use in birding, right? It's, "Much about, then?" Much about, then? Much about, then? I can imagine it. Much about, then? We all like telling each other what we've learned and what we've seen, even if we're just bragging about it, you know?
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Why jobs of the future...
But second, we have accidentally made it so that millions of workers around the world have unbelievably boring working lives. Let's take the example of a call center agent. Over the last few decades, we brag about lower operating costs because we've taken most of the need for brainpower
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The boost students need...
and not to brag, but I did write one of his letters of recommendation. And even though I know hard work is what got him this achievement, I've seen him find his voice along the way, which as someone who's grown up a little bit shy and awkward, I know it takes time and support.
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Watch the Total Solar...
feet up looking directly near the Sun with our protective glasses on we hope wherever you are you get a chance to watch it or experience it in some way it'll be fun see you soon oh my gosh so so excited I'm really jealous they will have bragging rights they will absolutely
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Spider Hole PIPE Doomsday...
several shelters that he can live in temporarily today he is putting the finishing touches on a new build with the help of his friend and fellow prepper Brian so I'm excited to show you my little project I've been bragging to you about this is a spider hole dude yes
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How to Raise Successful...
We seem to behave -- it's like we literally think they will have no future if they don't get into one of these tiny set of colleges or careers we have in mind for them. Or maybe, maybe, we're just afraid they won't have a future we can brag about
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Peter van Uhm: Why I...
that a gun is not some macho instrument to brag about. I stand here today to tell you about the use of the gun as an instrument of peace and stability. The gun may be one of the most important instruments of peace and stability
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Who was Confucius? -...
So when one duke bragged that his subjects were so upright that a son testified against his own father when his father stole a sheep, Confucius informed the duke that genuinely upright fathers and sons protected one another.
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The myth of Arachne -...
But Arachne had no interest in boosting godly egos. Her tapestry showed the gods abusing their squabbling amongst themselves, drinking and bragging, and meddling in the lives of mortals.
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Documenting what life is...
Instead I was more of a glorified bench-warmer. I don't mean to brag --
Video examples
Nature Dates: Jack...
I think your eyes have got super-zoom. There's an expression we use in birding, right? It's, "Much about, then?" Much about, then? Much about, then? I can imagine it. Much about, then? We all like telling each other what we've learned and what we've seen, even if we're just bragging about it, you know?
Video examples
Why jobs of the future...
But second, we have accidentally made it so that millions of workers around the world have unbelievably boring working lives. Let's take the example of a call center agent. Over the last few decades, we brag about lower operating costs because we've taken most of the need for brainpower
Video examples
The boost students need...
and not to brag, but I did write one of his letters of recommendation. And even though I know hard work is what got him this achievement, I've seen him find his voice along the way, which as someone who's grown up a little bit shy and awkward, I know it takes time and support.
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
feet up looking directly near the Sun with our protective glasses on we hope wherever you are you get a chance to watch it or experience it in some way it'll be fun see you soon oh my gosh so so excited I'm really jealous they will have bragging rights they will absolutely
Video examples
Spider Hole PIPE Doomsday...
several shelters that he can live in temporarily today he is putting the finishing touches on a new build with the help of his friend and fellow prepper Brian so I'm excited to show you my little project I've been bragging to you about this is a spider hole dude yes
Video examples
How to Raise Successful...
We seem to behave -- it's like we literally think they will have no future if they don't get into one of these tiny set of colleges or careers we have in mind for them. Or maybe, maybe, we're just afraid they won't have a future we can brag about
Video examples
Peter van Uhm: Why I...
that a gun is not some macho instrument to brag about. I stand here today to tell you about the use of the gun as an instrument of peace and stability. The gun may be one of the most important instruments of peace and stability
Video examples
Who was Confucius? -...
So when one duke bragged that his subjects were so upright that a son testified against his own father when his father stole a sheep, Confucius informed the duke that genuinely upright fathers and sons protected one another.
Video examples
The myth of Arachne -...
But Arachne had no interest in boosting godly egos. Her tapestry showed the gods abusing their squabbling amongst themselves, drinking and bragging, and meddling in the lives of mortals.
Video examples
Documenting what life is...
Instead I was more of a glorified bench-warmer. I don't mean to brag --
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Quote examples
Vanna White
American Celebrity
What people don't know about me is that I'm a pretty good businesswoman. Yes, I do this little ol' game show, but I know the show isn't going to last forever, so I've gone into different ventures. But I don't want to sound like I'm bragging.
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Tig Notaro
American Comedian
I've toured around the world. I've worked with men, women. I feel like I've been unusually lucky to have supportive friends around me, and I feel tremendously supportive about my peers. I can't wait to brag about how funny my friends are.
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Freddie Prinze, Jr.
American Actor
I was raised to believe in myself. I know I'm cool. I'm not trying to brag or say I'm the man or anything like that. I don't lie or cheat, and I'm not mean to anybody. I treat people with respect.
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Stephen Gostkowski
American Football Player
I've said this before, any accomplishment that I make will be something that I will look back on when I'm done playing and be excited about and probably brag to my kids and grandkids about.
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Rachel Riley
English Entertainer
Being bad at maths shouldn't be something to brag about, and I'm glad people are waking up to this, but there's no reason be embarrassed to look for help when it comes to numeracy.
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Meghan Daum
American Author
Posting a brag, humble or otherwise, and then waiting for people to respond is the equivalent of having a conversation in which all you do is wait for your turn to speak.
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Linda Colley
British Historian
Anyone who has spoken to experienced combat troops knows that they rarely brag about their exploits. Strong and silent is the preferred style.
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Kodi Smit-McPhee
Australian Actor
I think I've been good at getting into lonely and troubled characters because, not to brag, but I'm the complete opposite in real life.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
I don't think you get successful to brag and throw what you have in the world's face. That's all private.
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Paul Rudd
American Actor
Personally - and I don't mean to brag - my jokes have been falling flat for most of my life.
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Vanna White
American Celebrity
What people don't know about me is that I'm a pretty good businesswoman. Yes, I do this little ol' game show, but I know the show isn't going to last forever, so I've gone into different ventures. But I don't want to sound like I'm bragging.
Quote examples
Tig Notaro
American Comedian
I've toured around the world. I've worked with men, women. I feel like I've been unusually lucky to have supportive friends around me, and I feel tremendously supportive about my peers. I can't wait to brag about how funny my friends are.
Quote examples
Freddie Prinze, Jr.
American Actor
I was raised to believe in myself. I know I'm cool. I'm not trying to brag or say I'm the man or anything like that. I don't lie or cheat, and I'm not mean to anybody. I treat people with respect.
Quote examples
Stephen Gostkowski
American Football Player
I've said this before, any accomplishment that I make will be something that I will look back on when I'm done playing and be excited about and probably brag to my kids and grandkids about.
Quote examples
Rachel Riley
English Entertainer
Being bad at maths shouldn't be something to brag about, and I'm glad people are waking up to this, but there's no reason be embarrassed to look for help when it comes to numeracy.
Quote examples
Meghan Daum
American Author
Posting a brag, humble or otherwise, and then waiting for people to respond is the equivalent of having a conversation in which all you do is wait for your turn to speak.
Quote examples
Linda Colley
British Historian
Anyone who has spoken to experienced combat troops knows that they rarely brag about their exploits. Strong and silent is the preferred style.
Quote examples
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Australian Actor
I think I've been good at getting into lonely and troubled characters because, not to brag, but I'm the complete opposite in real life.
Quote examples
Kevin Hart
American Actor
I don't think you get successful to brag and throw what you have in the world's face. That's all private.
Quote examples
Paul Rudd
American Actor
Personally - and I don't mean to brag - my jokes have been falling flat for most of my life.
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