bragger

[ brag-er ]

noun

1. a person who brags.
2. Cards.
   1. (in some forms of brag) the jack of clubs or nine of diamonds.
   2. (in other forms of brag) any jack or nine.
   3. the first bettor in a game of brag.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bragger¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; brag, -er ¹

Example Sentences

He was a genuine guy, not a bragger or anything like that,” remembered Weldon.

From Seattle Times

“Then they don’t know. They think you’re a bragger and a liar, and they have every right to, but they don’t know.”

From Literature

Mostly, I feel angry when I hear about one of her achievements, even though she’s not a bragger.

From New York Times

Prosecutors had submitted examples of text messages that showed Klein’s parents warning his younger brother, Jonathanpeter Klein, that “braggers get caught,” The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.

From Seattle Times

Instagram has always been good for all kinds of braggers.

From New York Times