brag

Definition

  • noun: a pompous or boastful statement
  • verb: to talk about yourself, your achievements, your family, etc., in a way that shows too much pride
  • verb: to talk boastfully
  • often + 'about'
  • synonyms: first-rate, boast, bluster

Examples

  • He 'bragged' that his daughter was the best student in her class.

  • “I don't mean to 'brag',” he said, “but I'm an excellent cook.”

  • They're always 'bragging about' their son's accomplishments.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) night to all the younger kids. The tales of Flynnigan Ryder. Swashbuckling rogue, richest man alive. Not bad with the ladies either. Nothing to ever brag about, of course. Was he a thief too? Ahh, well no. Actually, he had enough money to do anything that he wanted to do. He could go anywhere that (..)
    2010 Tangled