a fraudulent humblebrag. whereas a humblebrag is a specific type of brag that masks the boasting part of a statement in a faux-humble guise -- allowing the offender to boast about his/her "status" without any shame or guilt -- a fumblebrag is even more deceptive, because the offender is unjustifiably claiming to be credited with the perceived "status".
@InstagramGirl: "OMG I have the cutest assistants ever!"
Truth be told, the "assistant" in the photo is not her assistant but rather an unpaid intern. (And, incidentally, the intern in the photo isn't even that cute.) But we now know InstagramGirl has both a low self-esteem and a proclivity for stretching the truth. Textbook fumblebrag!
Truth be told, the "assistant" in the photo is not her assistant but rather an unpaid intern. (And, incidentally, the intern in the photo isn't even that cute.) But we now know InstagramGirl has both a low self-esteem and a proclivity for stretching the truth. Textbook fumblebrag!
by thejuggernautbro April 15, 2021
Get the fumblebrag mug.When a person, usually in an internet forum, humblebrags so hard, the reader can almost hear them fapping thru the internet at their own perceived success.
Example:
Commenter: But hey I don’t work hard hard with a 6-figure salary in one of the most competitive job markets in the country.
*Fapfapfapfap*
Reader
OMG, It's awkward to see someone humblebragsterbate so hard in public
Commenter: But hey I don’t work hard hard with a 6-figure salary in one of the most competitive job markets in the country.
*Fapfapfapfap*
Reader
OMG, It's awkward to see someone humblebragsterbate so hard in public
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A humblebrag about sex.
Person 1: It’s so hard for me to find condoms that aren’t super tight!
Person 2: Nice cumblebrag, bro.
Person 2: Nice cumblebrag, bro.
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Get the Dumbleball mug.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
Get the Humblebrag mug.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...
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
Get the Humblebrag mug.That CEO is alway humblebragging with things like "I’m so honored to have failed 10 times before finally becoming a great asset to our community”
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