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 Tennie has the rare bragging rights of being seen on three different shows on three different outlets (Apple TV, HBO Max and ABC) at the same time. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026 Giles won’t just be taking home new skills and bragging rights after the project. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 Local residents competed in a variety of whimsical categories, with winners walking away with bouquets and bragging rights. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 This employment growth is more than bragging rights for California. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bragging rights

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Jun. 2026.

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