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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Residences in Florida can’t approach the bragging rights endowed by co-ops in the Manhattan clouds. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025 In early June, the International Beer and Cider Awards handed out bragging rights for the world’s best lager and many other beer categories. Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 This is the final vote to decide who gets the bragging rights (and all the local taco glory). Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025 Just expect to pay big for the bragging rights, for now. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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