bragging rights

noun

: entitlement to boast about something

Examples of bragging rights in a Sentence

She earned bragging rights for completing the project on time.
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But who won the grand prize and the highly coveted bragging rights? Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Dec. 2024 Prizes can range from simple bragging rights to $5 gift cards to their favorite local spots. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024 The Ryder Cup is held every two years and pits Europe and the USA against each other as two teams made up of the biggest names in men’s golf clash for the chance to earn bragging rights in an iconic rivalry. Ben Church, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 This elaborate pork roast is well worth the effort and the bragging rights that come with having survived making one. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bragging rights 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bragging rights was in 1954

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“Bragging rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bragging%20rights. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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