Backdoor Brag
A statement made about yourself to draw praise
Example
Did you see how she slipped a backdoor brag in there to direct the conversation back to herself?
Related Slang
Humblebrag | A modest statement that draws positive attention |
NBJF | No brag, just fact |
IJWTS | I just want to say |
IMHARO | In my humble and respectful opinion |
IMVHO | In my very humble opinion |
Attaboy | Good job |
Attagirl | Good job |
A backdoor brag is a statement a person makes about himself in order to draw praise from someone else. It is typically used by an individual who feels the need to impress others or is desperate to receive affirmation for his actions.
A backdoor brag is the same thing as a humblebrag. The "backdoor" part of the term is meant to imply sneakiness and passiveness. The term can also be used as a verb.