Egoboo

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡoʊˌbuː/

Definitions of egoboo

noun a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure derived from one's own accomplishments or abilities

Example Sentences

A1 Egoboo is the feeling of satisfaction you get from accomplishing something.

A2 Receiving praise from others can give you a boost of egoboo.

B1 Many people seek egoboo through social media likes and comments.

B2 Some individuals become addicted to the egoboo they receive from online validation.

C1 Achieving true egoboo comes from internal validation rather than external praise.

C2 The pursuit of egoboo can sometimes lead to a shallow sense of self-worth.

Examples of egoboo in a Sentence

formal The artist received a great deal of egoboo from the positive reviews of their latest exhibit.

informal Getting a lot of egoboo from your friends can really boost your confidence.

slang I'm all about that egoboo life - it's like a natural high!

figurative Seeking egoboo from others can be a never-ending cycle of validation.

Grammatical Forms of egoboo

• past tense: egobooed
• plural: egoboos
• comparative: more egoboo
• superlative: most egoboo
• present tense: egoboo
• future tense: will egoboo
• perfect tense: have egobooed
• continuous tense: is egobooing
• singular: egoboo
• positive degree: egoboo
• infinitive: to egoboo
• gerund: egobooing
• participle: egobooed

Origin and Evolution of egoboo

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'egoboo' is believed to have originated in science fiction fandom circles in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the feeling of satisfaction or gratification one gets from recognition or praise within a specific community, the term has since evolved to be more broadly used to refer to any form of personal validation or ego boost.