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bragging rights

They are the rights granted to a person that allow said person to boast on themselves to a certain extent without being looked down on for it.

Bragging rights may be granted to a person for (but not limited to) the following reasons:

-An Amazing Achievement
-Attaining something greatly desired by many people
-An unfortunate event that can be viewed as positive for different reasons

However, using bragging rights after their expiration date may lead to extreme dislike of said person.
Example 1:
Scholar: Finally! After so many years I finally attained my Ph.d in Quantum Physics
Average Person: Congratulations

Example 2:
Contest Winner: WOOT!!! I called in to a radio station and scored 2 tickets to see Rammstein in Berlin with free air fare and hotel. Plus, I get to have lunch with Till Lindemann !!!
Average Person: Congratulations

Example 3 (Misuse of bragging rights):
50 Cent : Yeah, I'm gangsta. I got shot 9 times. Even in the face. My music sells, I'm rich, and women love me.
Average Person: No, you are not gangster. Anyone can get shot in the arms, legs, and jaw and survive it. Your music sells because you have Eminem and Dr. Dre behind you. Furthermore, women do not love you, they love your money that you don't deserve.
by Zen Master Alvey August 30, 2007
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bugging

to freak out or be upset.
The same as tripping.
"Why you bugging man? I told you I'd return your cd's."
by Jeff - Toronto, Canada September 12, 2003
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bugging out

when someone is stoned and like gets crazy like arguing out shit with themselves random ass shit like that
person 1:ahhhhhh shut the fuck up no i like it
person2 and 3: damn he bugging out
by seizure2112 March 27, 2019
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Bugging

Michael:yo let me have a piece

Sean: nigga you bugging I ain’t giving you shit
by Bruhbreh November 19, 2019
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bugging out

when someone's stoned and starts freaking out over random ass shit.
*creepy carnival music on 108*
SHIT NIGGA IM BUGGING OUT!
by Angel Dussst February 15, 2007
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bugging ahlie

When someone does something dumb/idiotic and want someone to agree with you.
"This teacher is bugging ahlie."
by Alexa Johnson-Robi April 28, 2022
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backwards bragging

Complaining about yourself/your life or a complimenting someone else/theirs, as a thin veil for bragging.
X: I am totally jealous of ugly girls, it is really annoying having to decide which guy to let buy you a drink at the bar.

X: Your staycation must have been awesome! Going straight from the beach in south of France to skiing in the Swiss Alps took so much out of me.

You: X, stop backwards bragging!!!
by beepboopbeepbee August 15, 2011
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