brag on
B1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To talk in a proud way about yourself, someone you know, or something you have, sometimes too much.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To speak with excessive pride about one's own achievements or possessions.
"He wouldn't stop bragging on his new car — it was all he talked about at the party."
2 B1 informal
To speak proudly and enthusiastically about someone else, often with affection.
"My grandmother is always bragging on me to her friends — it's embarrassing but sweet."
Usage notes
Common in American English, particularly in Southern and informal speech. 'Brag on' someone can be affectionate (a parent bragging on their child) or critical (implying arrogance). Slightly more informal than 'boast about.'
Commonly used with
kids achievements team cooking grades success
Forms
Base
brag on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
brags on
he/she/it
Past simple
braged on
yesterday
Past participle
braged on
have + pp
-ing form
braging on
continuous
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