Word info

brag on

Verb

Meaning

brag on (third-person singular simple present brags on, present participle bragging on, simple past and past participle bragged on)

To speak with pride on behalf of (someone else); to boast of the accomplishments of (someone else).
I get very tired of parents who constantly brag on their children.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others. Seneca

I used to play ultimate Frisbee, and I just got a reputation for making popcorn at parties. I don't mean to brag on myself, but I make the popcorn in the pot, and it comes out fine every time. Bill Nye

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