Humblebrag

Pronunciation: /ˈhəmbəɫˈbɹæɡ/

Humblebrag (noun)

  1. A remark that sounds modest but is meant to make you seem impressive.

Examples

  • Her humblebrag sounded kind, but it still praised her success.
  • I hate a humblebrag that hides a brag inside polite words.

Humblebrag (verb)

  1. To say something in a modest way while trying to show that you are doing well.

Examples

  • He humblebrags when he says he is “too busy” to help.
  • They humblebrag by pretending they are not proud of their results.