What is another word for brags?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈaɡz] (IPA)

When you want to talk about someone who boasts about themselves, you can use a variety of synonyms for "brags". For example, you could say they are "boasting", "showing off", "blowing their own trumpet", "exaggerating", or "flaunting". Additionally, you might say they are "braggadocious", "swaggering", "vainglorious", "cocky", or "pretentious". Each of these words can be used to describe someone who is overly confident in their abilities or accomplishments and wants everyone to know about it. Whether you're describing a friend who is a bit of a show-off or a political leader who constantly touts their achievements, there are many different words you can use to convey the same idea.

What are the hypernyms for Brags?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Brags

My husband brags to me about his indiscretioncies.
"The Vertical City"
Fannie Hurst
We do not wonder much that the chivalrous Black Horse gentry have expressed their contempt of Northern "mudsills and greasy mechanics," and have made their brags that we could never match them.
"Three Years in the Federal Cavalry"
Willard Glazier
Jeff and his mother made their brags to you?
"The Landlord at Lion's Head, Complete"
William Dean Howells Last Updated: February 27, 2009

Famous quotes with Brags

  • I hate when a guy brags... or he sweats.
    Paris Hilton
  • The United States brags about its political system, but the President says one thing during the election, something else when he takes office, something else at midterm and something else when he leaves.
    Deng Xiaoping
  • The hooting fowler seldom takes much game. When a man has a project in his mind, digested and fixed by consideration, it is wise to keep it secret till the time that his designs arrive at their despatch and perfection. He is unwise who brags much either of what he will do or what he shall have, for if what he speaks of fall not out accordingly, instead of applause, a mock and scorn will follow him.
    Feltham
  • Oh, Death was never enemy of ours!No soldier's paid to kick against His powers. We laughed, — knowing that better men would come, And greater wars: when each proud fighter brags He wars on Death, for lives; not men, for flags.
    Wilfred Owen
  • We made our mistakes back in the 20th century, Lord knows, but we never nominated a man for president who brags about not reading.
    Garrison Keillor

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