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humblebrag

/huhm-buhl-brag/US // ˈhʌm bəlˌbræg //

谦虚的人,谦虚的布告,谦虚的布道,谦虚的布什

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a statement intended as a boast or brag but disguised by a humble apology, complaint, etc.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to make such a disguised boast or brag: He's humblebragging about how tired he is from his world travels.

Examples

  • It will also allow the New Zealand government to use footage from the series to promote tourism as a post-pandemic humblebrag to the world.

  • Well, it’s not really my advice you’re needing, and in actual fact, this is just a humblebrag then.

  • He then regales them, boastful without even the sheen of a humblebrag, with tales of his glittering political career.

  • This is an excerpt from HUMBLEBRAG: The Art of False Modesty by Harris Wittels.