brag
Third Person
brags
Present Participle
bragging
Past Tense
bragged
Past Participle
bragged
1
to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, etc. often in exaggerated manner
- Unable to contain his excitement, he began to brag about the promotion he received at work.
- She loves to brag about her gourmet cooking skills every time friends come over for dinner.
- The student couldn't resist bragging about the high score on the challenging exam.
- During the family reunion, each relative took turns bragging about their children's achievements and accomplishments.
- Despite their modesty, the team captain couldn't help but brag a bit about the team's recent winning streak.