Individuals who favor and position their ego to solely benefit their selves at the detriment of another, whether politically, in business, with personal relationships, etc. Opposed to narcissism that seeks gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one's idealized self image and attributes.
This relationship was a terrible one sided deal that left me hurt, which displays their ego nepotism.
When an Engineer is consumed with self-esteem and glory, that despite the downfalls of the supporting product, environment, or company, and subsequent technical debt they are surrounded with (and possibly creating), they assist on creating the "shinny" new thing, and taking all the glory for its bloated success.
James Bond loved being in the spotlight so much, that he sacrificed the integrity of his work and well being of his team, to speedily re-created the company website on his own without consulting his team members. The results worked well, for 1/2 of all customers, but hey! Its really shinny! His ego-engineering communications and broadcast got him promoted, though he continues to break and create technical debt for the Company.
Ego-Trader
noun (n)
A person who's actual portfolio balance is significantly less than what they say they have. They commonly make big calls for plays and don't follow through with them or only put in a tiny amount. The reason that they trade is to make others respect them and gain attention.
"Damn, the DC nigga is an Ego Trader. He only has a 200$ portfolio, yet he still larps all day."
Yea, the ego of that kid is bigger than the bad games of roblox.
Zanvaay's Ego : He always posts SHIT.
When your friend is at a hype function and is getting lit with the alt girls with doc martins and trauma
That mf got function ego (kappa)
A massive asshole that thinks they are the shit but in reality they are just a loser with a huge ego and some fragile masculinity
Oh yea Tyler he’s a real ego cunt, he is just the WORST
A bruise to the self. Or a bruise to the ego.
Man, that must've been an ego contusion