brag
Bragging means to talk proudly and boastfully about your achievements or possessions.
You might brag when you get a good grade on a test, "I got an A!" or when you buy a new car, "Check out my sweet ride!" People often say that someone is bragging when they're being showy or boastful. It's like saying, "Hey look at me! I'm great!" and doing it over and over again to get attention or admiration. Some people might think it's annoying to be around someone who constantly brags, but others might not mind as much.
How common is "brag"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretence or self-glorification.
verb
To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.
Example: to brag of one's exploits, courage, or money
adjective
Excellent; first-rate.
adverb
Proudly; boastfully
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