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Definition of Brag
1. Noun. An instance of boastful talk. "Whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"
Generic synonyms: Boast, Boasting, Jactitation, Self-praise
Derivative terms: Braggy, Crow, Crow, Crow, Gasconade
2. Verb. Show off.
Specialized synonyms: Puff, Crow, Gloat, Triumph
Generic synonyms: Amplify, Exaggerate, Hyperbolise, Hyperbolize, Magnify, Overdraw, Overstate
Derivative terms: Bluster, Bluster, Blusterer, Boast, Boaster, Braggart, Bragger, Gasconade, Vaunt, Vaunter
3. Adjective. Exceptionally good. "His brag cornfield"
Definition of Brag
1. v. i. To talk about one's self, or things pertaining to one's self, in a manner intended to excite admiration, envy, or wonder; to talk boastfully; to boast; -- often followed by of; as, to brag of one's exploits, courage, or money, or of the great things one intends to do.
2. v. t. To boast of.
3. n. A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretense or self glorification.
4. a. Brisk; full of spirits; boasting; pretentious; conceited.
5. adv. Proudly; boastfully.
Definition of Brag
1. first-rate [adj BRAGGER, BRAGGEST] / to speak vainly of one's deeds [v BRAGGED, BRAGGING, BRAGS]
Medical Definition of Brag
1. 1. A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretense or self glorification. "Caesar . . . Made not here his brag Of "came," and "saw," and "overcame."" (Shak) 2. The thing which is boasted of. "Beauty is Nature's brag." (Milton) 3. A game at cards similar to bluff. (Chesterfield) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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