Sandgoïst (en. Sandgoist)

/sãɡoist/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A selfish person who thinks only of herself.
He is really a sandgoist; he never cares about others.
Il est vraiment sandgoïst, il ne se soucie jamais des autres.
Someone who acts without considering the needs of others.
His sandgoist behavior disturbed the whole team.
Son comportement sandgoïst a dérangé toute l'équipe.
An individual who always puts his personal interests first.
He is a sandgoist; he prefers his comfort to that of his friends.
C'est un sandgoïst, il préfère son confort à celui de ses amis.

Etymology

The word 'sandgoist' derives from French slang that designates a selfish person.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he is a sandgoist
it is a person who thinks only of herself.
c'est un sandgoïst
his sandgoist attitude
his selfish and egocentric behavior.
son attitude de sandgoïst

Related Words

sandgoism
The philosophy or attitude of being a sandgoist.
sandgoïsme
egocentrism
An excessive concern for oneself.
égocentrisme

Slang Meanings

A proven sandgoist who never hesitates to take advantage of others.
This guy is a true sandgoist; he uses his friends to get ahead.
Ce type est un vrai sandgoïst, il utilise ses amis pour avancer.
A false friend who behaves like a sandgoist.
She claims to be my friend, but her attitude shows that she is a sandgoist.
Elle se prétend ma amie, mais son attitude montre qu'elle est sandgoïst.