humblebrag

hum·ble·brag

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Definitions of humblebrag word

noun humblebrag a statement intended as a boast or brag but disguised by a humble apology, complaint, etc. 1
verb without object humblebrag to make such a disguised boast or brag: He's humblebragging about how tired he is from his world travels. 1
noun humblebrag a statement that purports to be self-effacing but in fact reveals a person's wealth or importance 0
noun humblebrag An ostensibly self-deprecating statement made to show off. 0
verb humblebrag To make a humblebrag. 0

before 2005

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 2005-10; humble + brag

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.