Egoscan

noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A brief search of a publication for one's name. dated, slang

    "*blush* I peek my nose in to r.a.sf.f for the first time in ages, and get a BINGO on the egoscan! Wowie zowie!"

Verb
  1. 1
    To quickly search a publication for one's name. dated, slang

    "Egoscan: To check through a fanzine for references [...] concerning oneself."

Example

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"*blush* I peek my nose in to r.a.sf.f for the first time in ages, and get a BINGO on the egoscan! Wowie zowie!"

Etymology

From ego + scan.

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