egosurf

Definition

To search the Internet for references to one's name or works in order to gratify one's ego.

Etymology

From ego + surf.

Example Sentences

• "My little sister Pixie was on the computer. As is the custom, I moaned at her to get off (feigning non-existent A-level work I had to do "before it's too late"), then noticed a page full of pictures of her. "Hah! Ego-surfing again, are we?" I cried jubilantly."