Verboticism: Freegoading
DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.
Freegoading
Created by: KristinA
Pronunciation: free-goed-ing
Sentence: He knew he had done a great job winning the account, but his constant freegoading was irritating to his colleagues.
Etymology: "freeloading" with "ego" getting in the way
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