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

Designer labels have long been associated with taste and spending power, but finding an affordable alternative now comes with its own bragging rights. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

While some other brands may have bragging rights for hosting the most exclusive shows, Victoria’s Secret can handily boast about being the biggest. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

For now, his attention is on Burger Bash, where some of the country's top burger makers will compete for bragging rights. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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

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