A phrase used to fill a space in an english exam when needed to describe something aesthetically pleasing; commonly used in similes.
The breeze was pleasant, like a humble bumblebee.
The warm summer day reminded the boy of a humble bumblebee.
The warm summer day reminded the boy of a humble bumblebee.
by Coxley May 24, 2011
"To start learning Dentistry, learn to be a humble grasshopper!!!!!!!!!"
"Patience, young grasshopper" - Mr. Miyagi (Karate Kid)
"Patience, young grasshopper" - Mr. Miyagi (Karate Kid)
by amalgam_creep March 31, 2011
A form self promotion where the promoter thinks he is, almost subliminally, bragging about himself in the context of a humble statement or complaint. Everyone listening thinks he a jackass.
by RodStickwell February 25, 2011
To swallow your pride and accept the idea that someone else has a better idea on how to solve the problem you created for yourself.
by meintheoffice999 November 29, 2011
guy 1: corey is such a dick, he thinks he is SO great at basketball.
guy 2: not anymore, i just beat him 21-5; gave him some of that humble pie.
guy 2: not anymore, i just beat him 21-5; gave him some of that humble pie.
by mitsu mike November 25, 2007
by Haley Keltner November 09, 2007
the action by which a guy who wants to break up with his girl does so by convincing her to break up with him. he will grow gradually cold and distant until his girl gets annoyed and dumps him.
many guys who use this tactic believe it is more tactful or easier than outright breaking up with a girl.
many guys who use this tactic believe it is more tactful or easier than outright breaking up with a girl.
“so did say you wanted to break up with her?”
“nah i had to humble dump her so i wouldn’t hurt her feelings”
“nah i had to humble dump her so i wouldn’t hurt her feelings”
by the great auk September 16, 2018