Please help me find a medical term and definition.
I'm looking to find the proper term for someone who ignores you, unless they need you to do something for them. "Size larg asshat" fits, but I'm looking for something better. Thanks, folks.
January 03, 2022, 07:09 AM
Graniteguy
The Scottish term would be "Skag" : opportunist, parasite, freeloader.
This would be applicable to friends and relatives. Not as relevant to the workplace since there are numerous situations that may arise where someone does not interact with you until they need you to perform a task.
January 03, 2022, 07:39 AM
mark123
I believe that is a trait of manipulative behavior.
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January 03, 2022, 07:48 AM
Pipe Smoker
The correct medical term is “ignoranus”. A portmanteau word composed from “ignore” and “anus”.
Serious about crackers
January 03, 2022, 07:50 AM
sns3guppy
"Teenager," from ancient Latin, meaning, "self-assuredness associated with knowing more than one's parents," and of course the Greek, meaning, "self-absorbed until in need of a hand-out."
January 03, 2022, 08:07 AM
Ripley
Navel gazer?
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
January 03, 2022, 08:16 AM
Flash-LB
Leech
January 03, 2022, 08:18 AM
tigereye313
^^Leech works.
So does Mooch.
January 03, 2022, 08:57 AM
MikeinNC
What you describe is a trait of psychopaths.
The Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is composed of 20 salient traits that a psychopath may have:
Pathological lying Glib and superficial charm Grandiose sense of self Need for stimulation Cunning and manipulative Lack of remorse or guilt Shallow emotional response Callousness and lack of empathy Parasitic lifestyle Poor behavioral controls Sexual promiscuity Early behavior problems Lack of realistic long-term goals Impulsivity Irresponsibility Failure to accept responsibility Many short-term marital relationships Juvenile delinquency Revocation of conditional release Criminal versatility
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