BRAG Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word brag. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BRAG
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boast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives verb • show off • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||||
gasconade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk verb • show off | ||||||||
bluster | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • noisy confusion and turbulence • a swaggering show of courage • a violent gusty wind • vain and empty boasting verb • blow hard; be gusty, as of wind • show off • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||||
crow | nounn | |||||||
noun • black birds having a raucous call • a member of the Siouan people formerly living in eastern Montana • the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it) • a small quadrilateral constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Virgo • an instance of boastful talk • a Siouan language spoken by the Crow verb • dwell on with satisfaction • express pleasure verbally • utter shrill sounds | ||||||||
tout | verbv | |||||||
noun • someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit • someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way • one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) verb • advertize in strongly positive terms • show off | ||||||||
vaunt | verbv | |||||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off | ||||||||
exaggerate | verbv | |||||||
verb • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth • do something to an excessive degree | ||||||||
flaunt | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of displaying something ostentatiously verb • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously | ||||||||
gloat | verbv | |||||||
noun • malicious satisfaction verb • dwell on with satisfaction • gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy | ||||||||
glory | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of high honor • brilliant radiant beauty • an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint verb • rejoice proudly | ||||||||
overstate | verbv | |||||||
verb • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth | ||||||||
puff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light gust of air • a light inflated pastry or puff shell • exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin • thick cushion used as a seat • a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) • forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth adjective satellite • gathered for protruding fullness verb • smoke and exhale strongly • suck in or take (air) • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • make proud or conceited • praise extravagantly • speak in a blustering or scornful manner • to swell or cause to enlarge • blow hard and loudly | ||||||||
strut | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a proud stiff pompous gait • brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others | ||||||||
swagger | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work • a proud stiff pompous gait adjective satellite • (British informal) very chic verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||||
trumpet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves verb • proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet • play or blow on the trumpet • utter in trumpet-like sounds | ||||||||
boss | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who exercises control over workers • a person responsible for hiring workers • a person who exercises control and makes decisions • a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments • a circular rounded projection or protuberance adjective satellite • exceptionally good verb • raise in a relief | ||||||||
bragging | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk adjective satellite • exhibiting self-importance | ||||||||
crowing | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk adjective satellite • exhibiting self-importance | ||||||||
gas | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||||
line-shooting | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk | ||||||||