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brag

The correct spelling is brag.

How to pronounce brag

/bɹæɡ/
noun

IPA: /bɹæɡ/

Say it like: Bra-g

The correct spelling is brag. A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretence or self-glorification. For example: "to brag of one's exploits, courage, or money"

Usage Examples

to brag of one's exploits, courage, or money

a woundy, brag young fellow

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretence or self-glorification.
  2. 2.The thing which is boasted of.
  3. 3.(by ellipsis) The card game three card brag.

verb

  1. 1.To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.
  2. 2.To boast of.

adjective

  1. 1.Excellent; first-rate.
  2. 2.Brisk; full of spirits; boasting; pretentious; conceited.

adverb

  1. 1.Proudly; boastfully

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