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self-serving

[self-sur-ving]

self-serv·ing

[self-sur-ving]
adjective
1.
preoccupied with one's own interests, often disregarding the truth or the interests, well-being, etc., of others.
2.
serving to further one's own selfish interests.

Origin:
1900–05
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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self-serving
 
adj
habitually seeking one's own advantage, esp at the expense of others

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