Chip on his Shoulder

A description given to someone (male or female), who has a sense of superiority (valid or not) due to either past successes or a personal belief that they are "better" than those around then.

Kobe Bryant sometimes carried a chip on his shoulder during his regular season games. But who could blame the guy, he outscored every man on the court in nearly every single game.

The college freshman had a chip on her shoulder because she was the star player on her high school softball team. She soon realized that every one of her new teammates, was also the star of their high school team. And she would have to earn the respect of her peers.

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