How Do You Spell BRAGS?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈaɡz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "brags" follows the standard English pronunciation rules. It is spelled with a "g" at the end because the "s" sound immediately precedes a voiced consonant, which is the "g" sound in this case. The phonetic transcription of "brags" is /bræɡz/. The stress is on the first syllable (bræg) and the consonant cluster "gs" is pronounced as a single sound. The word means to boast or to speak with excessive pride about oneself.

BRAGS Meaning and Definition

1. Brags, in its verb form, refers to the act of excessively or boastfully talking about one's achievements, skills, possessions, or abilities in a way that is intended to impress others or gain attention. It involves self-promotion or a display of excessive pride in one's personal accomplishments or qualities. When someone brags, they often engage in self-aggrandizement or exaggeration, highlighting their achievements, talents, or possessions in a way that may be perceived as arrogant or conceited.

   The act of bragging typically aims to seek validation, admiration, or recognition from others. It may be done to gain a sense of superiority or to boost one's self-esteem. However, bragging can also be seen as an attempt to compensate for feelings of insecurity or inadequacy. From anecdotes about personal successes to showcasing material possessions or extraordinary experiences, the scope of bragging is diverse and can encompass various facets of one's life.

   While some individuals may engage in modest and humble sharing of their achievements or possessions without necessarily bragging, bragging is generally associated with an excessive and self-centered manner of self-praise. It is often viewed negatively as it can come across as insincere, unappealing, and may create resentment or envy among others. Consequently, bragging is considered a social faux pas in many cultures and is generally discouraged as it can potentially alienate others and damage relationships.

Common Misspellings for BRAGS

• baraks
• brdge
• breage
• barages
• berage
• bribgs
• criags
• craigs
• braeks
• braws
• brrage
• briks
• brugos
• orages
• brams
• braks
• breks
• draggs
• brears
• briges
• bruge
• brngs
• birngs
• srugs
• bracks
• brcks
• braos
• breaus
• bdaga
• baals
• bargs
• bhags
• boragoo
• borgs
• bracs
• gragi
• bregi
• brakgs
• braxs
• breis
• brics
• raps
• brogs
• bgags
• bregs
• bgavs
• aragu
• jraghs
• bralis
• Wragi
• boraks
• brauws
• Braais
• brauge

Etymology of BRAGS

The word "brags" originates from the Middle English word "braggen", which is believed to have come from the Old Norse word "braka". In Old Norse, "braka" meant "to creak", "to crack", or "to make a loud noise". Over time, the meaning of the word "braggen" shifted to refer to boastful or loud talk. It eventually evolved into the modern English term "brags", which generally relates to excessive pride or self-promotion.

Similar spelling words for BRAGS

• brushy,
• brewage,
• briss,
• brig,
• break,
• broach,
• brash,
• Brose,
• breach,
• brush,
• brosky,
• brocks,
• brees,
• brosh,
• bross,
• brassie,
• drags,
• Briggs,
• brusk,
• browse,
• brag,
• braise,
• brogue,
• brissey,
• brisk,
• Brasch,
• bruise,
• Bressi,
• brass,
• breaks,
• braggy,
• bruso,
• Breese,
• briski,
• bragi,
• breaux,
• brugh,
• breakey,
• brusa,
• broca,
• brays,
• briscoe,
• bruss,
• brassy,
• Brase,
• brouse,
• brassia,
• brakes,
• brusque,
• Briese,
• braggs,
• bresee,
• brage,
• brisco,
• braga,
• rags,
• Brescia,
• brooks,
• bragg,
• bris.

Conjugate verb Brags

CONDITIONAL

I would brag

we would brag

you would brag

he/she/it would brag

they would brag

FUTURE

I will brag

we will brag

you will brag

he/she/it will brag

they will brag

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bragged

we will have bragged

you will have bragged

he/she/it will have bragged

they will have bragged

PAST

I bragged

we bragged

you bragged

he/she/it bragged

they bragged

PAST PERFECT

I had bragged

we had bragged

you had bragged

he/she/it had bragged

they had bragged

PRESENT

I brag

we brag

you brag

he/she/it brags

they brag

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bragged

we have bragged

you have bragged

he/she/it has bragged

they have bragged

I am bragging

we are bragging

you are bragging

he/she/it is bragging

they are bragging

I was bragging

we were bragging

you were bragging

he/she/it was bragging

they were bragging

I will be bragging

we will be bragging

you will be bragging

he/she/it will be bragging

they will be bragging

I have been bragging

we have been bragging

you have been bragging

he/she/it has been bragging

they have been bragging

I had been bragging

we had been bragging

you had been bragging

he/she/it had been bragging

they had been bragging

I will have been bragging

we will have been bragging

you will have been bragging

he/she/it will have been bragging

they will have been bragging

I would have bragged

we would have bragged

you would have bragged

he/she/it would have bragged

they would have bragged

I would be bragging

we would be bragging

you would be bragging

he/she/it would be bragging

they would be bragging

I would have been bragging

we would have been bragging

you would have been bragging

he/she/it would have been bragging

they would have been bragging