English Explanatory Dictionary

humblebrag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ostensibly self-deprecating statement made to show off.
verb
  1. To make such a statement.

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌmbl̩ˌbɹæɡ/

Word forms

humblebrag humblebrags humblebragging humblebragged

Etymology

From humble + brag; coined by writer and comedian Harris Wittels (1984–2015), posted on Twitter in 2010.

Related words

false modesty

Derived words

humblebragger humblebragging
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