brag
verb · noun · adjective
Simple meaning
To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done.
Pronunciation
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bragIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɹæɡ
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
intransitiveoften with of
To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.
noun
A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretence or self-glorification.
The thing which is boasted of.
uncountable
Short for three card brag.
adjective
Excellent; first-rate.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.
Used this way, brag is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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An instance of boastful talk.
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