Occurs when, typically a guy, is attractive enough to think he should be with someone hot, but is not attractive enough to actually be with them. Basically they are cute, but not hot. Because of this, people in the cute trap typically date far less than people who are more or less attractive them.
Daniel is so handsome. Why hasn't he found anyone yet?
Oh he's in the cute trap.
A hybrid of the humble brag and the thirst trap, the humble trap deploys the appearance of vulnerability and authenticity in social media posts as bait for romantic or sexual conquests.
Social media post: “I’ve been trying to learn how to put contacts in, but it’shard because my eyelashes are so long.”
Commenter: “Ok, but why are you also shirtless in this video? Is this a humble trap?”