Where does “brag” come from?
Brag comes from Middle English braggen, of unknown origin and ultimate etymology.
brag (English): A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious...
Definitions
- A boast or boasting; bragging; ostentatious...
Ancestry of “brag”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | braggen | to make a loud noise; to speak boastfully |