braggy
Definition
- Adjective:
- Exhibiting self-importance; boastful: Describes a person who talks about themselves, their achievements, or possessions in a way that shows excessive pride and a desire to impress others.
Usage
The adjective "braggy" is informal and typically carries a negative connotation. It is used to criticize someone's manner of speaking as being full of unwarranted or excessive boasting. It describes the behavior or the tone of the person.
Examples
- Adjective:
- He became quite braggy after winning the award, constantly mentioning it in every conversation.
- I find his braggy stories about his expensive car very tiresome.
- Avoid sounding braggy during your job interview; focus on facts rather than boasts.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: "braggier", "braggiest".
- Of all the contestants, he was the braggiest, which made him unpopular with the audience.
- Adverbial Form: "braggily" (though rare).
- He announced his promotion braggily to the entire office.
Variants and Related Words
- Brag (verb): To boast or talk with excessive pride.
- He tends to brag about his connections.
- Braggart (noun): A person who brags a lot.
- Nobody likes a braggart.
- Boastful (adjective): Synonym for "braggy," though slightly more formal.
- She was criticized for her boastful attitude.
Synonyms
- Boastful
- Swaggering
- Cocky
- Vain
- Conceited (though this implies a more general self-admiration rather than just verbal boasting)
Antonyms
- Modest
- Humble
- Self-effacing
- Unassuming
Idioms and Common Phrases
While "braggy" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it relates to the concept of boasting. - To blow one's own trumpet/horn: To boast about one's own achievements. - He's always blowing his own trumpet about his sales figures. - Full of oneself: Very self-centered or conceited. - Ever since he got that promotion, he's been so full of himself.
Adjective
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exhibiting self-importance
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big talk
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