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humble bumblebee

A phrase used to fill a space in an english exam when needed to describe something aesthetically pleasing; commonly used in similes.

The breeze was pleasant, like a humble bumblebee.
The warm summer day reminded the boy of a humble bumblebee.

by Coxley May 24, 2011

10πŸ‘ 2πŸ‘Ž


Humble Grasshopper

Someone who has a LOT to learn, and who is willing to commit to ACTION

"To start learning Dentistry, learn to be a humble grasshopper!!!!!!!!!"

"Patience, young grasshopper" - Mr. Miyagi (Karate Kid)

by amalgam_creep March 31, 2011

21πŸ‘ 4πŸ‘Ž


Humble Brag

A form self promotion where the promoter thinks he is, almost subliminally, bragging about himself in the context of a humble statement or complaint. Everyone listening thinks he a jackass.

I am exhausted from my two week vacation to Hawaii. I need a vacation.

Nice Humble Brag, asshole.

by RodStickwell February 25, 2011

790πŸ‘ 296πŸ‘Ž


Humble Up

To swallow your pride and accept the idea that someone else has a better idea on how to solve the problem you created for yourself.

I told him it was time to Humble Up and let me solve the problem that he had created.

by meintheoffice999 November 29, 2011

14πŸ‘ 2πŸ‘Ž


humble pie

noun.
-to teach someone humility.
-to "eat humble pie" is to be knocked off your "high horse".

guy 1: corey is such a dick, he thinks he is SO great at basketball.

guy 2: not anymore, i just beat him 21-5; gave him some of that humble pie.

by mitsu mike November 25, 2007

201πŸ‘ 77πŸ‘Ž


humble abode

somebodys house or home

I'd like to visit the party at your humble abode, I heard it was gonna be off the hook!

by Haley Keltner November 9, 2007

244πŸ‘ 97πŸ‘Ž


humble dump

the action by which a guy who wants to break up with his girl does so by convincing her to break up with him. he will grow gradually cold and distant until his girl gets annoyed and dumps him.

many guys who use this tactic believe it is more tactful or easier than outright breaking up with a girl.

β€œso did say you wanted to break up with her?”
β€œnah i had to humble dump her so i wouldn’t hurt her feelings”

by the great auk September 16, 2018