egoboo
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Meaning · English
The pleasant feeling derived from seeing one's name in print.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Well after the pile of ego-boo I got in the Oct. issue I just couldn't let it slip by without telling you what I think of this much heralded issue.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “egoboo” mean?
The pleasant feeling derived from seeing one's name in print.
Is “egoboo” formal or informal?
egoboo is generally dated, slang.