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Word of the Week: BIRGing. As a sports fan, enjoy BIRGing, but beware of CORFing

Summary by The Berkshire Eagle
BIRGing is an acronym for “basking in reflected glory,” a concept from the 1970s that extends even beyond sports. It applies to any tendency to enhance one’s self-esteem by heightening association with a successful or prestigious individual or group.

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Word of the Week: BIRGing. As a sports fan, enjoy BIRGing, but beware of CORFing

BIRGing is an acronym for “basking in reflected glory,” a concept from the 1970s that extends even beyond sports. It applies to any tendency to enhance one’s self-esteem by heightening association with a successful or prestigious individual or group.

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The Berkshire Eagle broke the news in on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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