bragging on
Boasting about someone
Bragging on is a Southern and Midland American expression meaning to praise or speak proudly of someone: She's always bragging on her grandkids.
Unlike bragging about, which can sound self-centered, bragging on typically involves expressing pride in others' accomplishments.
The construction remains regional but is widely understood.
- proudSatisfied by accomplishment
- vauntBrag or crow
- boastfulnessExcessive pride in oneself
- show offBoast through display
- chest outExpanded ribcage stance
bluster · puff up · pump up · blow · crow · exaggerate · name drop · gloat · full of yourself · swagger · compliment · applaud · pat on the back · big up · extol · admire · flaunt · celebrate
bragging oncriticizing
Voicing negative assessment
bad-mouthing · running down · putting down · belittling · disparaging
bragging ondownplaying
Diminishing perceived significance
playing down · minimizing · glossing over · underselling · hiding
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