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bragging

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹæɡɪŋ// UK //bɹˈæɡɪŋ// brag·ging

n. the act of talking proudly about your achievements, often in a way that annoys others.

n. the action of speaking with excessive pride about one's achievements or possessions; often carries a negative connotation of vanity.


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.

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