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

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

These build an airline's long-term competitive position (and industry bragging rights). — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

The winner improves to 3-0 on the season — and gets savory bragging rights. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Fans live and work alongside one another with bragging rights at stake. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 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