brag
UK: bræɡ | US: bræɡ
v. to boast or talk with excessive pride about one's achievements or possessions
n. a boastful statement or act
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The word "brag" originates from Middle English braggen, which likely derived from Old Norse bragr ("poetry" or "the best"). Over time, its meaning shifted from "to make a loud noise" or "to boast" in Middle English to its modern sense of excessive prideful talk. The connection to Norse bragr suggests an early association with excellence or superiority, which evolved into the negative connotation of empty boasting.
He couldn't help but brag about his promotion at work.
Her constant bragging about her wealth annoyed her friends.
"I won first place," he said with a brag.
Politicians often brag about their accomplishments during campaigns.
She dismissed his claims as mere brag.