Phrase guide

bragging rights

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The prerogative to praise oneself for a skill or accomplishment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, plural, plural-only

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noun

Meaning 2

Honor or prestige.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, plural, plural-only

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 吹噓的資本 /吹嘘的资本 (chuīxū de zīběn) — the prerogative to praise oneself
  • Finnish: kerskailuoikeudet — the prerogative to praise oneself
  • French: droit de se vanter — the prerogative to praise oneself
  • Polish: prawo do przechwałek — the prerogative to praise oneself
  • Swedish: skryträttigheter — the prerogative to praise oneself