egoscan
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A brief search of a publication for one's name.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
*blush* I peek my nose in to r.a.sf.f for the first time in ages, and get a BINGO on the egoscan! Wowie zowie!
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 “egoscan” mean?
A brief search of a publication for one's name.
Is “egoscan” formal or informal?
egoscan is generally dated, slang.