Word that means taking all the credit or seeking glory?

Question

what is the word used for someone who likes to always take the credit for doing something when they didn't do it to begin with.

thanks for your help

Answer 1

That guy is a "credit-seeking usurper"

That guy is a "glory-stealing buccaneer"

I had four more but decided to bet on my best two. Hope you do too.

Answer 2

I was going to suggest usurper, but then saw that I was beaten to the punch.

I will therefor merely advance:

- impostor

- impersonator (Talented Mr. Ripley for instance?)

- charlatan

- phony

- fake

- hypocrite

- tartuffe (see amusing satirical play by Moliere)

Answer 3

glory hound - someone who seeks popularity, fame and glory.

Answer 4

plagiarizer - To use and pass off someone elses ideas or writings of another as one's own.

also:  self-serving - serving one's own selfish interests, especially at the expense of others, a self-promoter

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