brag
Brag (verb) means to talk about your own achievements, possessions, or abilities with excessive pride. Example: “He never misses a chance to brag about his new car.”
How to use brag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo boast, usually in a way that comes across as arrogant or self-important.
Brag is generally negative or self-important in tone; "boast" can sometimes be used more neutrally, as in "the town boasts a fine cathedral."
Word forms
bragger comparative, more brag comparative, bragged past tense, brags singular, braggest superlative, most brag superlative
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He never misses a chance to _____ about his new car.
Etymology
From Middle English braggen ("to speak boastfully"), of uncertain origin, possibly linked to an Old Norse word meaning "best" or "foremost."
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What does “brag” mean?
The word “brag” means to talk about your own achievements, possessions, or abilities with excessive pride. In plain terms, to boast, usually in a way that comes across as arrogant or self-important.
How do you pronounce “brag”?
“Brag” is pronounced brag (/bɹæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “brag” in a sentence?
Here is “brag” used in a sentence: “He never misses a chance to brag about his new car.”
What part of speech is “brag”?
“Brag” is a verb.
Where does the word “brag” come from?
The word “brag” comes from Middle English. From Middle English braggen ("to speak boastfully"), of uncertain origin, possibly linked to an Old Norse word meaning "best" or "foremost.".
Is “brag” a common word?
“Brag” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.