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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Purists may debate the merits of servicing and restoration, but there’s no disputing the bragging rights that come with owning a Daytona tied to one of motorsport’s historic victories. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Professional and amateur cooks from throughout the area will serve samples of their favorite appetizers, entrees and desserts while competing for votes and bragging rights. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

There’s a lot of bragging rights and pride and things that go back and forth, and that’s in all the sports across our athletic department. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Conference bragging rights, both in the public discourse and in deliberations, are determined based on playoff appearances. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bragging rights

• acolytes
• ammonites
• amorites
• analytes
• andesites
• appetites
• argillites
• astrocytes
• belemnites
• bryophytes
• canaanites
• carmelites