# bragging

/ˈbɹæɡɪŋ/ (US) · /bɹˈæɡɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bragging
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. boasting

noun · CEFR B2

the act of talking too much about how great you are or what you have done.

For teachers: the act of boasting or speaking with excessive pride about one's own achievements or possessions.

- His constant bragging about his expensive new car started to annoy his friends.
- The CEO's incessant bragging about the company's quarterly growth failed to address the underlying concerns regarding employee turnover.

Usage: Often functions as an uncountable noun; when used as a verb, it typically takes the preposition 'about'.

## 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.

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