bragging

/ˈbrægɪŋ/
/ˈbrægɪŋ/
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Other forms: braggings; braggingly

Definitions of bragging
  1. noun
    an instance of boastful talk
    synonyms: brag, crow, crowing, gasconade, line-shooting, vaporing
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    type of:
    boast, boasting, jactitation, self-praise
    speaking of yourself in superlatives
  2. adjective
    exhibiting self-importance
    synonyms: big, boastful, braggart, braggy, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandising, self-aggrandizing
    proud
    feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
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/ˈbrægɪŋ/
UK
/ˈbrægɪŋ/
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