verb
- to talk excessively about oneself; to boast or brag
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often considered informal or disapproving
Examples
- He tends to egotize at parties, constantly bringing the conversation back to his accomplishments.
- She egotized about her promotion for weeks after receiving it.
- Don't egotize too much during the interview; employers prefer humble candidates.
- He egotized endlessly about his athletic achievements in high school.
- The politician was criticized for egotizing rather than addressing voters' concerns.
- She egotized about her travels, describing every detail of her expensive vacation.