Brag

To boast or speak of oneself or one's achievements in a proud, often excessive, way. Bragging typically involves exaggerating one's abilities, possessions, or accomplishments to impress others. The intent can range from seeking validation to attempting to establish superiority. It often comes across as immodest and can irritate or alienate listeners. The act is rooted in a desire for recognition, admiration, or to enhance self-esteem. While some bragging may be harmless, excessive or inappropriate boasting can damage relationships and undermine credibility. The impact of bragging is highly dependent on context, tone and the audience.

Brag meaning with examples

• During the office party, John constantly bragged about his recent promotion, mentioning his salary and responsibilities at every opportunity. His colleagues found his continuous bragging quite annoying and started to avoid him. He didn't notice, blinded by his own self-importance.
• Sarah, excited about her marathon finish, couldn't stop bragging about her time and how easy it was for her, despite the visible exhaustion in her voice and physical form. Her friends, supportive at first, grew tired of her repeated self-praise, especially in a time of great physical achievement.
• The salesman bragged about his record-breaking sales figures, claiming he was the best in the company. He disregarded his teammates hard work. His manager, aware of his unethical tactics, was unimpressed with his bragging and questioned his integrity.
• At the reunion, Mark bragged about his luxury car and expensive vacations, attempting to impress his classmates. He failed to notice the other attendees focusing on their families and career successes and, ultimately, just made himself seem insecure.
• Despite the comedian's humility on stage, off stage, he was heard to frequently brag about his stand-up shows, leading to some audience and peer dislike, due to his bragging behavior that ran counter to what his persona portrayed.