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.
by code-dave August 12, 2024
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verb
To do something that common wisdom thinks is a bad idea. Usually resulting in failure that comes with some hurt. Because you thought the rules don't apply to you.
derived from the gaming community
verb
To do something that common wisdom thinks is a bad idea. Usually resulting in failure that comes with some hurt. Because you thought the rules don't apply to you.
derived from the gaming community
Jack egoed it.
by Gesopond November 25, 2024
Get the egoed mug.Ego games are activities that teenage girls typically like to partake in when communicating with their boyfriend. An example of an ego game that a teenage girl would partake in would be posting on her Instagram story but not responding to her boyfriends text. These games tend to involve subtle attempts at displaying ones self-perceived inflated level of intelligence. These games are not only limited to female use but males tend to move in silence.
"I'm sick and tired of my girlfriends ego games."
I just watched my girlfriends snapchat score go up by a one and she hasn't texted back yet, I'm DONE with her fucking ego games.
I just watched my girlfriends snapchat score go up by a one and she hasn't texted back yet, I'm DONE with her fucking ego games.
by Dexter Reed December 26, 2023
Get the ego games mug.Slang conversational term. describing for a one upper. Used to describe a person's inflatable ego, which needs to constantly be refilled.
Ah jeez, there's that Dan from Tom and Don's Irregular Cell Phone Emporium, don't let him talk to you. He's got a real leaky ego and won't shut up.
by DocH February 17, 2022
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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.
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.
by uberlooks June 11, 2022
Get the Ego Trader mug.Moreso a juvinile word when someone you are cool with or just admire, does something intentionallly, or unintentionally, to steal some of your ego
"Yo whats up David"
*david who is right in front of him keeps his eyes straight and walks like nobody was talking*
"Jacob, why is david on an egoing spree today?"
*david who is right in front of him keeps his eyes straight and walks like nobody was talking*
"Jacob, why is david on an egoing spree today?"
by Yackobob September 29, 2025
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