Word noun
bragging
n.
US /ˈbɹæɡɪŋ/ UK /bɹˈæɡɪŋ/ brag·ging
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of talking too much about how great you are or what you have done.
the act of boasting or speaking with excessive pride about one's own achievements or possessions.
Simple“His constant bragging about his expensive new car started to annoy his friends.”
In context“The CEO's incessant bragging about the company's quarterly growth failed to address the underlying concerns regarding employee turnover.”
UsageOften functions as an uncountable noun; when used as a verb, it typically takes the preposition 'about'.
PitfallHe 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 usage
“When they're out there bragging about how much money they've made from a crypto company that they created in the Oval Office.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated