- present participle of brag.
bragging
Example Sentences
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His father still has bragging rights in one category, however, since the 2002 team he played for is still the only American team to win a knockout game in a World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
"To bring in talent, you need money... I'm not bragging -- give me 30 or 50 kids, train them here for three years, and I'll make the whole world know about guanniu."
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Memory efficiency is also becoming a key bragging point for some.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
So being selected early isn’t just about bragging rights — it’s also a major financial windfall that can determine a player’s earnings for the next several years.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“Nothing. Poseidon was punishing her mother for bragging about her daughter’s beauty.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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