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Dumblebrag

A less tactful version of a humblebrag

Saying it feels inappropriate to mention something within the context of something else, but still mentioning that thing.
JK Rowling sure did Dumblebrag yesterday when she tweeted this:
“ Today's the 22nd anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, but I'm going to be honest and say that it feels inappropriate to talk about fictional deaths today. Too many people are losing loved ones in the real world.”
by Joule29 May 3, 2020
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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
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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
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fumblebag

Whom who fumbles the bag
Trey’s such a fumblebag…
by Foodslapmeatpack November 10, 2021
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Humblebragsterbate

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
by TrollinFirGood August 14, 2018
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Cumblebrag

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.
by P53UD0NYM68420 January 7, 2019
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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
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