humblebrag
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An ostensibly self-deprecating statement made to show off.
Register: informal, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I am as guilty as the next wannabe Overachieving Mom when it comes to the humblebrag Christmas letter. I can’t help it. It’s in my genes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “humblebrag” mean?
An ostensibly self-deprecating statement made to show off.
Is “humblebrag” formal or informal?
humblebrag is generally informal, slang.