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Egotistic When Topped Can Be Shorter And Tricky

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adjective satellite

• usually good-naturedly mischievous

36%9 Full of oneself and egotistic
noun

• offensive boldness and assertiveness

36%10Egotistic
adjective

• limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs

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