bragging

brag  (brg)

v. bragged, brag·ging, brags

v.intr.

To talk boastfully. See Synonyms at boast¹.

v.tr.

To assert boastfully.

n.

1. A boast.

2. Arrogant or boastful speech or manner.

3. Something boasted of.

4. A braggart; a boaster.

5. Games A card game similar to poker.

adj. brag·ger, brag·gest

Exceptionally fine.

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[Middle English braggen, from brag, ostentatious.]

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bragger n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	bragging - an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade" crowing, gasconade, line-shooting, vaporing, brag, crow boast, boasting, jactitation, self-praise - speaking of yourself in superlatives
Adj.	1.	bragging - exhibiting self-importance; "big talk" boastful, braggart, braggy, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandising, self-aggrandizing, big proud - feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"