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Definition of bragger

bragger

/ˈbræɡ.ər/
brag · ger
Plural:braggers
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Adjective:braggy
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bragger Lexical Profile

bragger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who boasts or talks with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about their achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Example

"Nobody wanted to sit next to the constant bragger at the dinner party, as he only talked about his expensive cars."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While "bragger" is common in informal and conversational English, "braggart" is generally preferred in formal writing and literature.

• Rhymes for bragger

• Nearby Words

brag
braggadocious
braggart
bragger
braggy
brahma
brahmani

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bragger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bragger
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