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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Only one can claim bragging rights as the best french fry in the Kansas City area. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026 For those who want to take their skills to the next level, Pinball Pub also hosts pinball leagues, bringing friendly competition and bragging rights to fans of the game. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026 Camp time culminates in a team competition, where groups face off in a head-to-head series of tug-of-war battles, relays and other physical challenges — all in a quest for ultimate bragging rights. Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 The Glassman twins at El Camino Real, baseball outfielder Ryan and softball pitcher Remy, have made huge impacts for their respective teams and continue to compete among themselves for bragging rights in the family. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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