EGOBOO

egoboo: translation

(EE.goh.boo)

n.

Recognition and praise for a task well done, particularly a task that is performed for free. Also:ego-boo.

"In science-fiction-fan-speak there's a phenomenon called 'egoboo.'...It means a boost in reputation. Hackers operate in a gift economy in which giant-size egos compete with one another for attention and reputation on the Net. If you do something cool, like reduce the length of a subroutine by 50 percent, you score majoregoboo."

— Mark Frauenfelder, "Man Against the FUD,"LA Weekly, May 21, 1999

The IRS refused a tax exemption for St.Louis Science Fiction Limited, whose principal activity is holding an annual convention that includes a masquerade party, a sing-along and an auction. Panelists discuss such topics as "What's so Horrible about Horror?" and "I'm Doing This forEgo-boo."

— Jim Luther, "Tips From the Tax Court and How to Get SMART,"The Associated Press, April 16, 1985

braggables

ego wall

egocasting

egosurfing

humblebrag

velcroid

Psychology