trophying

/ˈtroʊfiɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of collecting or displaying trophies, especially in a competitive or hunting context.
    • She enjoys trophying her marathon finisher medals on a special wall in her home.
    • After the tournament, the team spent the evening trophying their medals and cups.
    • The hunter was criticized for trophying rare animals instead of hunting for food.
  2. Treating something as a trophy or prize, often in a boastful or competitive way.
    • Stop trophying every small achievement and focus on the bigger goal.
    • He kept trophying his promotion as proof of his success.
    • The company is trophying its new contract as a major victory over competitors.
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