nepotism

nepo baby syndrome

She has like, um, what is it? Nepotism, but like her brother goes there, so that might like contribute.

by whathabsdnhwj June 25, 2025

Fetishistic Nepotism

When the politics of a (semi-)organized group become so inbred that the selection of new "officers" consist entirely of people already within the leadership's cabal of like-(and often narrow) minded sycophants to the point beyond the standard nepotism to where it seems as though it must be a sexual fetish.

Can you believe that Alan and Cindy picked Rick to be the Head of Security? He's such a member of their clique that this is definitely a case of fetishistic nepotism.

by Garben Farbles November 13, 2009

Ego Nepotism

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.

by MrSilver December 4, 2020

geographical nepotism

Also know as 'locational nepotism'. It's like nepotism, but for locations. Commonly occurs in professional settings where a boss will have a personal preference for a location based on personal relation to the location.

Example: The boss wants to have a meeting in a town, because it's close to their vacation home.

The boss picking that location is total geographical nepotism

by Wakawaka98 December 18, 2023

Self Nepotism

Self nepotism would be giving yourself a new role because of your power. Declaring myself the king of my bedroom would be self nepotism.
A specific kind of "Narcissism with power"

credits to redcactus23_5211 for proper definition

'I hate my boss so much, he just appointed himself in charge of the department of Cheese making. We're a law firm. This is self nepotism to such an extreme degree'

by chrizzlerlol November 28, 2024

Qualified Nepotism

When you actually deserve the job, but you only get a foot in the door because you know someone. Basically merit… with a shortcut.

She didn’t just get the promotion because of her uncle—her skills were top-notch, it was pure qualified nepotism

by CoperateCrusher August 18, 2025

Hidden Nepotism

-A member or connection being hidden and/or unknown unless explained, possibly due to not sharing a last name, changing it to sway away from being brought up as a relation, or being possibly more known than their family or godparents.

"Coco Jones is related to an NFL player..? That's some hidden nepotism!"

by ND1299338 October 21, 2025