Used in a Sentence

bragging

How to use bragging in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for bragging.

Editorial note

He wasn't bragging; that's just what Ron's life is like.

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Definitions2
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Quick take

an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of bragging gathered in one view.

noun

an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"

adjective

exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for bragging.

Example sentences

1

He wasn't bragging; that's just what Ron's life is like.

2

I'm not saying I know how to fix it, I'm not bragging I could do better, but hell yes is there something wrong.

3

No, the "bad news" is not him humble-bragging about obsoleting himself.

4

A company bragging about itself in a way to make employees work more without asking to get paid for it?

5

But crowing about it is a bit like taking a shit on the guy whose shoulders you're standing on while bragging about how tall you are.

6

Ok, bit of a bragging moment here: my grandpa, with two other gentlemen, created the process for machining seamless cans that is described here.

7

Those female premeds are almost certainly more interested in working with patients than in beating their chest and bragging about how they got into a good med school.

8

But all such recipients are entitled to bragging rights; therefore the numbers printed on those checks inevitably become known to random members of the public.

9

Diveroli refused, but he couldn't resist bragging about his exploits; as agents recorded his every word, he talked about hunting alligators and hogs in the Everglades with a .50-caliber rifle.

10

I don't think you'll get very accurate results from limiting yourself to the small fraction of developers who: - don't mind disclosing their salary in public - don't have any co-workers, employers, or clients who read this site - have a single fixed rate that they charge everybody - don't plan to change their rate in the future - make enough to not feel silly disclosing their rate in public - don't make so much that they'll feel like they're just bragging I'd personally be happy to tick a box, but I'm not going to quote my rate here.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use bragging in a sentence?

He wasn't bragging; that's just what Ron's life is like.

What does bragging mean?

an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"

What part of speech is bragging?

bragging is commonly used as noun, adjective.