noun
A superficially modest or self-deprecating statement that is clearly intended to impress others.
Related Forms:
- hum′ble·brag′
verb
humblebrag
hum·ble·brag
verb
The definition of humblebrag is to say something that seems to not be focused on pride but is actually boasting.
An example of to humblebrag is to talk about your college background and how you didn’t compare to the students in your class while casually mentioning that you went to an ivy league school.
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