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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