Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
humblebrag
noun
/ˈhʌmbəlˌbræɡ/
Definition
A subtle or indirect way of boasting or bragging about oneself, often done under the guise of humility.
Examples
- After winning the award, she posted a humblebrag about being overwhelmed by the attention.
- He claimed he was too busy to go out, but it was a humblebrag about his popularity.
- My humblebrag for today: I just donated to charity after a big paycheck!
Meaning
The act of making a modest statement or presenting oneself in a humble way while actually revealing something impressive or noteworthy about oneself.
Synonyms
- self-deprecating boast
- indirect brag
- covert boast
