bragged

Meanings

• verb

  boast or talk arrogantly about an achievement or possession

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Synonyms

boast

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bragged
ragged , dragged , tagged

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Variants

List of all variants of bragged that leads to same result
brag , bragged , bragger , braggers , braggier , braggiest , bragging , braggy , brags , humble-brag , humble-bragged , humble-bragging , humble-brags , humblebrag , humblebragged , humblebragging , humblebrags

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Forms

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bragged, bragged on, bragged about, bragged up, bragged down

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to cry out' or 'to bawl'. Later came to mean 'to talk loudly and at great length, especially about one's own achievements'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bragging rights' refers to the sense of pride or satisfaction that comes from having achieved something better than others and being able to 'brag' about it.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite or rude to brag about oneself, while in others it is seen as a sign of confidence and self-promotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. boast: A synonym for bragging, often used to refer to a more explicit or exaggerated form of bragging.

2. hubris: A Greek term referring to excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall. Bragging can be seen as a manifestation of hubris.

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Culture

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Bragging is a common behavior seen in various cultures and contexts, from children boasting about their toys to adults bragging about their professional achievements. It can be seen as a way to gain social status or recognition, but can also be viewed negatively as arrogant or obnoxious.

How to Memorize "bragged"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of bragging: imagine someone talking loudly and at great length about their achievements, with a smug or arrogant expression on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bragged' with the image of a peacock displaying its feathers to impress others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Bragging Bear': B for Boast, B for Brag, R for Roar, A for Arrogance, G for Glory, and G for Grandiosity.

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