humblebrag

This is when people tell stories that are mostly true or at least plausible, and it may seem like innocent casual conversation at first, but then the real message is delivered through some sort of subtle self-promotion. Then you wonder whether ANY of the damn story was real or if it was all contrived so the speaker can brag about how wonderful they (think they) are in some way.

Girl: OMG Nick Jonas was at the Packers game yesterday and he sat in the row in front of us and he just kept turning around staring right at me and I was like wtf is he staring at. #humblebrag

by 57bangbang September 30, 2016

humblebrag

n. A brag shrouded in a transparent form of humility.

Caroline Wozniacki is the writes the best humblebrags.
- Busy start of the day with fitness in the morning and after was a part of a music video, which was cool. And now going to a photoshoot.

by Tweety Snape May 27, 2011

Humblebrag

To not brag as braggers do, but rather to admit an accolade or achievement only to quickly say thereafter, "But enough about me, what about you?"

I prefer humblebrag, more so than sitting around all day boring people with my AoY-y (Achievements of Yester-year)

by TheBizFuturist October 7, 2023

Humblebrag

A form of PR or just plain boasting in the form of faux humility combined with the brag, that has now reached epidemic proportions on LinkedIn such that almost every post is now a form of humblebrag. Usually identified as any post that starts with an excessive emotional adjective like delighted, honoured, thrilled, excited, humbled, surprised, etc. or in the case of announcing new star hires, welcome or congratulations. Normally elicits a few sycophantic thumbs up reactions and vast quantities of silent puking.

Post: "honoured and humbled to be awarded 2023 best investment banker ever - congratulations to my team who made it all possible!"
Reaction: yet another humblebrag
CEO Post: "welcome to the team Alex Smith, former head of everything at Goldman Sachs - thrilled and humbled to have you join us on our exciting journey"

Employee Reaction: lets see how long that humblebrag lasts when he goes after your job...

by EMFan December 22, 2023

Double Humblebrag

A brag disguised as humility about being humble — usually to flex even harder without looking like you're trying.

It’s not just “I’m so blessed.” It’s “I don’t even try, I just keep succeeding... I feel kinda bad about it.”

The “double humblebrag” is the 4D chess of social flexing:
You're humble about being humble about a brag — but it’s all still a brag.

1. “Ugh, I wasn’t even prepared for the interview... but I guess being too natural just works sometimes.”
→ Double humblebrag detected.

2. “I used to care about being the best, but I’ve grown. Now I just let the universe make things easy for me.”
→ That’s a spiritually enlightened flex. Classic double humblebrag.

by Db1234ppp July 1, 2025

Humble Brag

When you, usually consciously, try to get away with bragging about yourself by couching it in a phony show of humility.

"Your inflatable inner-tube is way cooler than my 80-foot yacht. You get to be so much closer to the water and to nature. I envy you, I really do"

"Thanks, that means a lot. Another advantage of having an innertube is that I don't have to fucking humble brag all the time about having a yacht."

by drjeffreys December 17, 2011

Bumblebrag

When you complain about your large amount of matches on Bumble, Tinder, etc. in the spirit of a humblebrag.

Cory: It's so hard to keep up with all of these conversations!
Mark: That's such a bumblebrag...

by chimiseanga December 6, 2019