glory hog

A person who is over-zealous in his receiving of accolades that are being awarded to a team or group of people.

Today at work our boss complimented the team on a great job, and that Sally went out of here way to let everyone know that she was the person who coordinated the meetings. She is such a glory hog.

by cat lady October 26, 2007

glory hog

a person who takes all the glory for himself.

Bernard Montgomery from the movie, "Patton", is a glory hog.

by jsv November 18, 2007

glory hog

a person who seeks excessive praise for something

He was such a glory hog I was barely noticed for my role.

by The Return of Light Joker April 1, 2010