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DEFINITION: n. A team member who always shares the workload, but nevertheless tries to get exclusive credit for any work done. v. To temporarily suppress your own need for self-aggrandizement.
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Lazegoist
Created by: chingbangwa
Pronunciation: lay-zee-gow-ist
Sentence: Lisa is such a lazegoist. She always waits for other people to finish her work and then she claims ownership of it just to increase her ego.
Etymology: Lazy (Disinclined to work or exertion)+ Egoist (A self-centered person with little regard for others)
Gleech
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: glēch
Sentence: John’s team at work is very successful. The only problem the group has is that their boss is a glory leech. He will gleech credit for just about any project that adds to the company\'s bottom line. He is also all too ready to ”throw others under the bus” when things don’t pan out.
Etymology: glory (high renown or honor won by notable achievements) + leech (a person who extorts profit from or sponges on others)
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COMMENTS:
The etymology could also refer to the "glee" that the boss gets from his evil deeds! - karenanne, 2010-07-02: 18:58:00
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Capoon
Created by: djuanico
Pronunciation:
Sentence: The geek named Borj always capoons himself whenever he scores big in a departmental examination.
Etymology:
Plagiarmate
Created by: youmustvotenato
Pronunciation: play-jar-mate
Sentence: Ricky, our boss, began to plagiarmate to corporate taking credit for all our ideas while he was at the golf course.
Etymology: plagiarism+teammate
Hijaccolade
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: HAHY-jak-uh-LEYD
Sentence: Bob targetted membership of winning teams like an elite-seeking missile. Determined to sit on the top rung of the ladder of success, he was unashamely prepared to hi-jaccolade himself to fame, fortune and, to arise Sir Robert, through stealing the limelight from others.
Etymology: HIJACK: sieze control, take over, to swindle & ACCOLADE: special acknowledgement, expression of approval, an award, honor, laudatory note.
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COMMENTS:
I like this combination - petaj, 2008-04-30: 03:26:00
Catches the definition very well. Great verbotomism. May be best for the day. - Mustang, 2008-04-30: 06:08:00
very nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-04-30: 12:19:00
good one - Nosila, 2008-05-01: 01:52:00
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Megoalie
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: me gole ee
Sentence: Stan Stun was the designated goalie for the Castor Raiders...a small-town local hockey team with big dreams. Although he had much help from his team, he took credit for any wins they enjoyed. He acted as though he was the one who shot the puck clear across the ice to the opposition's net. His team mates called him their megoalie behind his back. When they complained to him, he always bragged that the Stanley Cup was named after him and thanks to him they would win it one day!
Etymology: Me & Ego (myself;me me me me)& Goalie (the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal;part of a team)
Thrushprickler
Created by: frozenpeas42
Pronunciation:
Sentence: That dirty little thrushprickler stole my idea!
Etymology: Thrush (n) - a yeast infection of the genital area. Prickle (v) - 1. to sting or irritate 2. To rise up in anger. Thrushprickler - irritating.
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COMMENTS:
Terrific word! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:36:00
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Raverobber
Created by: Tigger
Pronunciation: /REYV-rob-er/
Sentence: Patrick was walking by the conference room when he happened to see one of the slides he'd created for the team's presentation from last week being shown on the screen, so he stopped and peeked in. Their proposal had been a big hit with the customer, but now Aaron, his coworker, was going over their presentation with the division manager and, raverobber that he is, Aaron was taking credit for the entire proposal, and for single-handedly winning the new account.
Etymology: Play on the word 'Graverobber'; Rave - extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic, e.g. 'rave reviews of a new play' (from Old French, raver "showing signs of madness or delirium) + Robber - one who steals; a thief (from Old High German, roubon "to rob")
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COMMENTS:
That was very Aarongent of his coworker to do...good word - Nosila, 2008-05-01: 01:53:00
very creative and intersting word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:35:00
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Colaboregoize
Created by: daniellegeorge
Pronunciation: co-lab-or-ego-eyes
Sentence: John knew it was Hester who colaboregoized his copyright mark with the red pen.
Etymology: Originating from the work of the collaborators, into the source of one.

Comments:
Today's definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko's Career Secret # 3: "It's not about you". See: "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James
Today's definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko's Career Secret # 3: "It's not about you". See: "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by johnnybunko. Thank you johnnybunko. ~ James
DiplomatUfimskmef - 2018-07-03: 21:40:00
Уважаемые пользователи, друзья! Хотелось бы поделиться несложной и оч
artipt - 2018-07-04: 09:22:00
Приветствую! Наткнулся на очень прибыльный метод по добычи криптовалюты. Вкладывать ничего не нужно. Способ очень простой, освоит как школьни