Humblebrag
A modest statement that draws positive attention
Example
Tim dropped three humblebrags at dinner, he clearly doesn't get enough attention from his wife
Related Slang
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 |
Backdoor brag | An action meant to solicit admiration from others |
Virtue signaling | Demonstrating moral superiority |
A humblebrag is a term that combines "humble" and "brag" to describe a modest statement a person makes in hope of drawing attention to something he is proud of. It is often used by people who feel like they don't receive enough attention for what they do. The term also goes by the name backdoor brag and can be used as a verb or a noun.