Definition

1. Verb:
   • To act in a self-absorbed, self-aggrandizing, or attention-seeking manner, often to an excessive degree. It implies behaving in a way that is intended to draw focus and admiration to oneself, typically without regard for others.

Usage and Examples

• Verb:
  • During the meeting, he constantly egotripped, telling long, irrelevant stories about his past achievements.
  • She egotrips on social media, posting dozens of selfies a day.
  • A good leader listens to the team and doesn't just egotrip.

Advanced Usage and Nuance

• The term often carries a strong negative connotation, criticizing someone for being vain, narcissistic, or inconsiderate.
• It describes a pattern of behavior rather than a single action.
• Contextual Note: "Egotrip" is an informal, compound verb derived from the nouns "ego" and "trip." Its usage is more common in spoken or informal written English.

Variants and Related Words

• Egotripper (noun): A person who habitually egotrips.
  • He's such an egotripper; every conversation ends up being about him.
• Egotripping (verbal noun/gerund): The act or instance of egotripping.
  • His constant egotripping made him unpopular with his colleagues.

Synonyms

• Show off: To behave in a way intended to attract attention or admiration.
• Grandstand: To act or speak showily to impress an audience.
• Preen: To congratulate or pride oneself.

Antonyms

• Be modest: To be unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities.
• Keep a low profile: To avoid attracting attention to oneself.

Verb

1. act in a way that attracts attention
   • This teacher always egotrips and the students don't like him