A 'braggie' is an image posted to social networks designed purely to show off or make friendsjealous, and according to new research one in ten users do this regularly.
Backdoor bragging is when you sneaksomething wonderful about yourself in everyday conversation.
30 Rock Episode Dialogue:
Kenneth: The personal essay is way harder than I thought, cause it's not in my nature to brag on myself.
Jenna: Not even a back door brag?
Kenneth: What's a back door brag?
Jenna: Backdoor bragging is sneaking something wonderful about yourself in everyday conversation. Like when I tell people it's hard for me to watch American Idol cause I have perfect pitch. You try it.
Kenneth: Oh, it's hard for me to watch American Idol because there's a water bug on my channel changer.
This comes back later in a talk with Liz:
Jenna: People always underestimate my instincts because of my good looks.
Liz: This is no time for back door bragging!
When someone attempts to be negative about an aspect of their life that is in reality, undeniably awesome. A way of verbally showing off without being super obvious or bragging outright.
She was complain-bragging that the hubcaps on her free car don't match her outfit.
He said "I hate that I have to wear a suit and tie to my six figure income job" - what a complain-bragger!
In prison, a choice method for protected sex, especially when obtaining an actual state issued condom seems just too pre-planned, potentially gay or unromantic.
Bro, let’s just go at it and have sandwich baggie sex; it’s not like we’re into each other and planned it, right?
Telling another person about something, someone, or an experience you had that could make them jealous. Using this term isn't always the best way to communicate with your peers.
I feel bad about bragging about my vacation to others. Not everyone can have those opportunities.
- Ugh, I hate spicy food!
- I can eat soooo much spicy food! It's like I'm immune to it!
- ...great
- Seriously, this isn't even hurting my mouth at all!
- Yeah...
- I could eat 50 of these!
- Stop babble bragging