Meaning of the word ego-surfing in English

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ego-surfing

US /ˈiːɡoʊˌsɜːrfɪŋ/
UK /ˈiːɡoʊˌsɜːrfɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the practice of searching for one's own name on the Internet

Example:
He spends hours every day ego-surfing to see what people are saying about him.
Ego-surfing can be a harmless pastime, but it can also lead to obsession.

Verb

1.

the act of searching for one's own name on the Internet

Example:
She admitted to ego-surfing occasionally, just to keep up with her online presence.
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