Brag

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1. Verb

To talk about one's self, or things pertaining to one's self, in a manner intended to excite admiration, envy, or wonder; to talk boastfully; to boast; -- often followed by of; as, to brag of one's exploits, courage, or money, or of the great things one intends to do.

2. Verb

To boast of.

3. Noun

A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious pretense or self glorification.

4. Noun

The thing which is boasted of.

5. Noun

A game at cards similar to bluff.

6. Verb

Brisk; full of spirits; boasting; pretentious; conceited.

7. Adverb

Proudly; boastfully.

8. Noun

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