Read the sentence below and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word gloat.

If you continue to GLOAT About your winning the Spelling bee, I will have to Challenge you to a match just to take away you’re bragging rights.

What does Gloat most likely mean?

A. Delighting, sometimes with mean intentions.

B. shining, often with an unusual bright intensity.

C. Implying, often with a negative sense or feeling.

D. Encouraging, often after a severe setback.