self-promoting
|self-pro-mot-ing|
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/sɛlf-prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
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/sɛlf-prəˈməʊtɪŋ/
(self-promote)
excessive self-advertising
Etymology
'self-promoting' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'promote', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'promote' means to advance or advertise.
'self-promote' evolved from the concept of promoting oneself, which became more common with the rise of personal branding.
Initially, it meant 'to advance oneself', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'actively advertising oneself, often excessively'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
actively promoting oneself, often in a way that is seen as excessive or boastful.
His self-promoting behavior at the meeting was off-putting to some colleagues.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 01:03