bragger
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Definition
Noun: A person who boasts or talks about themselves, their achievements, or their possessions in an excessive and often annoying way, with the intention of impressing others.
Usage
The word "bragger" is used to label a person who habitually brags. It is a noun that directly describes the person's character trait. It is typically used in a critical or disapproving tone.
Examples
- He's such a bragger; he can't have a conversation without mentioning his expensive car.
- Don't be a bragger. People appreciate humility more.
- She was known as the office bragger, always talking about her sales numbers.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a more formal or literary context to describe a character flaw.
- In the story, the knight was revealed to be a coward and a bragger, not the hero he claimed to be.
Variants and Related Words
- Brag (verb): To talk boastfully.
- He tends to brag about his travels.
- Braggart (noun): A direct synonym for "bragger," perhaps slightly more formal or literary.
- The old sailor was a charming braggart with endless stories.
Synonyms
- Boaster
- Braggart
- Blowhard (informal, implies empty talk)
- Egotist (focuses more on self-centeredness)
Idioms and Related Phrases
- To blow one's own trumpet/horn: An idiom meaning to brag or praise oneself.
- He's always blowing his own trumpet about his golf game.
- (Note: This idiom describes the action of bragging, while "bragger" is the person who does it.)
Noun
- a very boastful and talkative person