brag

/ˈbrag/

Middle English, "ostentation, presumption," perhaps noun derivative of earlier brag, "ostentatious, spirited," of obscure origin

noun

  1. a pompous or boastful statement

  2. arrogant talk or manner : cockiness

  3. braggart

verb

  1. to talk boastfully

  2. to assert boastfully

always bragging about his success

boast brag vaunt crow mean to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments. boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration , but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride.

adjective

  1. first-rate