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bragging

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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.

[Middle English braggen, from brag, ostentatious.]

bragger n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.braggingbragging - an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"
boast, boasting, jactitation, self-praise - speaking of yourself in superlatives
Adj.1.bragging - exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"
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"
Translations
bragging [ˈbrægɪŋ] Nfanfarronadas fpl
bragging
nPrahlerei f, → Angeberei f
bragging [ˈbrægɪŋ]
1. nvanterie fpl
2. adj (tone) → da spaccone/a

bragging [ˈbrægɪŋ]
1. nvanterie fpl
2. adj (tone) → da spaccone/a


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What's the use of bragging about being from the North, or the South, or the old manor house in the dale, or Euclid avenue, Cleveland, or Pike's Peak, or Fairfax County, Va.
Then what am I making professions for; what am I bragging about; when it is fitter for me to handle the distaff than the sword?
We are tired of hearing you bragging about yourself, you little turkey cock
 
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