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bragging rights

[ brag-ing rahyts ]

plural noun

  1. the presumed right to brag or boast, often associated with winning a contest of skill, as cooking or fishing.


bragging rights

plural noun

  1. notional privileges that are gained by defeating a close rival
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bragging rights1

First recorded in 1950–55
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He claims bragging rights in a family feud which began 35 years ago when their legendary fathers first fought.

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With the rise of online gambling, it just takes a second to place a bet via an app on your phone which brings the hope of winning big coupled with bragging rights.

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If Verstappen is not available, Toto Wolff will stick with his current driver line-up into 2026 - Russell has come out of three seasons with Lewis Hamilton and just about won bragging rights.

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Steven Ward claimed the bragging rights in his all-Belfast clash against Tommy McCarthy with a sixth-round stoppage.

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The stakes on Saturday are more than just bragging rights.

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