1. past tense of humblebrag; to make a seemingly modest or self-deprecating statement that is actually intended to draw attention to one's achievements or positive qualities
Usage: informal; often used critically to describe insincere modesty

Examples

• She humblebragged about her promotion by saying, 'I can't believe they chose me over all those other qualified candidates.'
• He humblebragged about his vacation, complaining that the five-star resort was too luxurious.
• The athlete humblebragged after winning the championship, saying, 'I'm so tired from all this success.'
• She humblebragged about her new car by pretending to worry about the high insurance costs.
• He humblebragged about his weight loss, saying, 'My clothes don't fit anymore—this is such a problem.'
• The student humblebragged about getting into an Ivy League school by acting stressed about the decision.