Meaning of humblebrag in English

(Definition of humblebrag from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of humblebrag

humblebrag
So maybe the author was trying to say something deeper than a mere humblebrag about his/her personal or wealth.
There may be, certainly, an element of humblebrag to this, and to developers' general delight in discussing the vagaries of recruitment excess.
But she's also a master of the humblebrag, that strategic assertion of modesty that actually demonstrates one's fabulousness.
It's a humblebrag and he knows it.
From ESPN
Their website lets you create your own trading cards (humblebrag), and if you pay just a little more, your favorite adult actress will sign them for you.
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Translations of humblebrag

in Chinese (Traditional)
故作謙虛的自誇, 故作矜持的炫耀, 故作謙虛地自誇…
in Chinese (Simplified)
故作谦虚的自夸, 故作矜持的炫耀, 故作谦虚地自夸…
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