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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Now, the two teams take on one another in this weekend’s City Series — with bragging rights and winning steaks on the line. Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 There’s no special plaque or a wing at the museum for these high rollers of rock — just bragging rights of influence and popularity. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026 Either way, the result was a completely level playing field that gave each of the two-dozen-plus victors equal bragging rights. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026 There are six categories, and according to McCauley, each winner will receive a $100 REI gift card, district swag and bragging rights. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 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 22 May. 2026.

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