Somewhat or slightly inclined to brag; having qualities resembling bragging or boasting.
Formed from 'brag' plus the suffix '-ish,' which means 'somewhat' or 'having qualities of.' The '-ish' suffix (as in 'reddish,' 'foolish,' 'childish') creates adjectives that express partial or approximate qualities. This formation is productive in English and creates milder versions of more extreme adjectives.
The '-ish' suffix is English's way of hedging your bets—saying 'braggish' is much gentler than 'boastful,' like saying someone is 'bluish' instead of 'blue.' It's the verbal equivalent of a shrug, making it perfect for describing people who aren't fully committed to their flaws!
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