domsbrag

/ˈdɒmzbræɡ/nounVerified New

The public celebration of delayed-onset muscle soreness as proof of a worthwhile workout.

Stair-descent faces, the arms-too-sore-to-wash-hair report, the wince performed with visible pride — soreness has become content. The bragging reverses pain's usual social role: here it certifies that yesterday counted.

Etym. — DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) + brag, compressing a clinical acronym into a boast.

Rel. — kudosism · mileagebrag

Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08

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