brag
brag Lexical Profile
brag Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To say something in a boastful manner, or to speak with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
"She tends to brag about her academic scholarships whenever she meets new people."
• noun
A boastful statement or an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements or possessions.
"His constant brag about winning the regional tournament quickly tired his teammates."
British A traditional British gambling card game similar to poker, played primarily with three cards per player.
"They spent the rainy afternoon playing three-card brag around the kitchen table."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in Middle English in the 14th century, likely derived from Old French 'braguer' (to flaunt or boast) or Anglo-Norman, though its ultimate origin remains uncertain.
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