Word
bragging
Phoneticsbrag·ging, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɹæɡɪŋ/
UK/bɹˈæɡɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of talking too much about how great you are or what you have done.
n. the act of boasting or speaking with excessive pride about one's own achievements or possessions.
Examples
“His constant bragging about his salary is getting on my nerves.”
“She tried to hide her excitement, but her bragging gave away the surprise party.”
“The politician's relentless bragging about his past successes masked the lack of concrete plans for the future.”
Examples
simple
“His constant bragging about his salary is getting on my nerves.”
contextual
“She tried to hide her excitement, but her bragging gave away the surprise party.”
complex
“The politician's relentless bragging about his past successes masked the lack of concrete plans for the future.”
Usage
Often functions as an uncountable noun; when used as a verb, it typically takes the preposition 'about'.
Pitfall
He was bragging his new job to everyone.
He was bragging about his new job to everyone.
The verb form of this word requires the preposition 'about' or 'of' when mentioning the subject of the pride.
Real-World Examples
“When they're out there bragging about how much money they've made from a crypto company that they created in the Oval Office.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
01. bragging rights
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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