Geobragging

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Geobragging

/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈbræɡ.ɪŋ/

(Pronounced: jee-oh-brag-ing)

Definition

The meaning: Geobragging is the act of repeatedly sharing or posting about one's location on social media in an attempt to boast, gain attention, or make others jealous. ➽ Geobragging ou le fait de se vanter répétitivement de son emplacement géographique sur les réseaux sociaux pour attirer l'attention ou rendre les autres jaloux.

Example of use: "His constant posts from luxury vacations around the world are just pure geobragging to make everyone else envious."

Dialogue

  • Alex: "Why does she always tag her location in every post, even for coffee?"
  • Jamie: "She's been to Paris, Maseru, and New York this month alone!"
  • Alex: "That's classic geobragging — trying to make us all jealous."
  • Jamie: "Yeah, but I have to admit, it works… I wish I was there too."

Etymology

The term geobragging is a portmanteau of "geo" (from geography or geolocation) and "bragging." It emerged in the early 2010s as a neologism to describe boastful location-sharing on social media platforms, popularized through sites like Urban Dictionary and lists of modern slang.

Audience

When to use: Commonly used in informal discussions about social media behavior, digital culture, or technology trends. It's suitable for casual conversations, blog posts, or articles critiquing online boasting, but use it lightheartedly to avoid sounding judgmental.

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