Bragging rights

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹæɡɪŋ ˈɹaɪts/

Bragging rights (noun)

  1. A reason to feel proud after doing something well, so you can say you achieved it.
  2. A claim to respect or advantage because of a past success, often used in public talk.

Examples

  • Winning the match gave me earned bragging rights.
  • She earned bragging rights after finishing first.