Brag ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Brag ( verb )

1. To speak or write about oneself or one's achievements or possessions in an overly proud or boastful manner.
2. To talk or boast about one's achievements, abilities or possessions in a way that is intended to impress others.

Origin:

From middle english braggen, probably of celtic origin, ultimately from proto-celtic *bragos ("pride"). compare welsh brag ("pride, boast"), irish brag ("boast"), scottish gaelic brag ("boast").

Examples:

1. He bragged about his new car to all of his friends.
2. She bragged about her high salary and her fancy apartment.
3. He couldn't stop bragging about his new promotion at work.
4. The athlete bragged about his new record and all the medals he won.
5. He bragged about his smarts and how good he was in math, but he actually got a C in his math exam.

(As a noun)

Brag ( noun )

1. To speak or write about oneself or one's achievements or possessions in an overly proud or boastful manner.
2. To talk or boast about one's achievements, abilities or possessions in a way that is intended to impress others.

Origin:

From middle english braggen, probably of celtic origin, ultimately from proto-celtic *bragos ("pride"). compare welsh brag ("pride, boast"), irish brag ("boast"), scottish gaelic brag ("boast").

Examples:

1. He bragged about his new car to all of his friends.
2. She bragged about her high salary and her fancy apartment.
3. He couldn't stop bragging about his new promotion at work.
4. The athlete bragged about his new record and all the medals he won.
5. He bragged about his smarts and how good he was in math, but he actually got a C in his math exam.