Definition: "A bumper sticker or a magnet with a proud or boastful message." (Merriam-Webster online)
Sample usage: "If your kids really are honor students, I bet they're smart enough not to be driving around with a bragtag that says: My parents always drive 10 miles per hour below the speed limit in the fast lane."
Popularity: It's pithy and accurate. No one cares about your family's accomplishments, but it's nice that you're proud.
JAMES LILEKS
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