Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈbɹæɡ.ɪŋ/
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ˈbɹaɡɪŋ
Noun
The act of one who brags.
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[…] there was a glint of amused contempt in his black eyes — contempt, as if he listened to the braggings of children.
Adjective
exhibiting self-importance
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big talk
Noun
an instance of boastful talk
- Broader terms
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his brag is worse than his fight
whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade