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Ego Definition & Meaning

ego
noun
  1. an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
  2. your consciousness of your own identity
  3. (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind

"Ego" in song lyrics

See how ego is used in real songs:

  • "I would love to touch your ego"
    Aceyalone — Rappers Rappers Rappers
  • "All I wanna know is why your man got so much ego"
    Aceyalone — Bigger They Come
  • "I would love to touch ya' ego"
    Aceyalone — Rappers, Rappers, Rappers 12 for 10

Usage tips for "ego"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ego mean?
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others your consciousness of your own identity (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind
What part of speech is ego?
Ego is a noun.
How many definitions does ego have?
Ego has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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