What does BRAGS mean?

Parts of Speech

Brags is a verb.

Definitions

Brags means to talk boastfully or excessively about oneself, ones achievements, or ones possessions.

Pronunciations

US: /bræɡz/

UK: /bræɡz/

Origin and Usage

Brags comes from the Middle English word "braggen," which means to boast. It has been used in English since the 14th century.

People use brags to talk about their accomplishments or possessions in a way that is intended to impress others.

Synonyms

Boasts, exaggerates, flaunts, shows off, swaggers.

Related Words

Boast, pride, strut, vaunt.

Example Sentences

1. He always brags about his grades, but nobody believes him.
2. She brags about her expensive car, but its just a leased vehicle.
3. They brag about their companys success, but its just a small startup.