Verboticism: Egoflagellation

'I wish this dress didn't make me look so fat...'

DEFINITION: v. To seek compliments and/or support by insulting oneself or by complaining about the difficulty of one's life. n. A person who uses self-deprecation as flattery bait.

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Egoflagellation

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: ee - go - fladj - uh - LAY - shun

Sentence: Giselle's self esteem was so low she resorted to harsh criticism of herself through incessant egoflagellation in hopes of enticing a favorable rebuttal from family and friends.

Etymology: blend of ego and flagellation

Points: 602

Comments: Egoflagellation

Tigger - 2008-02-27: 02:40:00
Fantastic word!

silveryaspen - 2008-02-27: 11:46:00
You got it whipped!

Jabberwocky - 2008-02-27: 13:20:00
nice blend of words

OZZIEBOB - 2008-02-27: 15:43:00
Great word!