bragging (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /bræɡ/
Definition
To talk about your abilities or achievements in a very proud and excessive way, often to impress others.
Examples
She tends to brag about her accomplishments, even the small ones.
Stop bragging; nobody is impressed by your constant self-praise.
He bragged to his friends about winning the game.
How to Use bragging
- brag about (prepositional phrase)
- To talk with excessive pride about something. — "Don't brag about your achievements; let them speak for themselves."
- brag to (prepositional phrase)
- To boast to a specific person or group. — "He bragged to his colleagues about his successful project."
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