Bragging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹæɡ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bragging is a noun meaning The act of one who brags.
Meaning
The act of one who brags.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of brag
Example Sentences
[…] there was a glint of amused contempt in his black eyes — contempt, as if he listened to the braggings of children.
Word Forms
- braggings
Synonyms for bragging
Depending on context, synonyms include big, braggart, self-aggrandizing, cock-a-hoop, boastful, brag.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include braggart, boastful, self-aggrandizing, cock-a-hoop, crowing, proud.
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