Frequently ignored, yells "I'm the best!" (5)
I believe the answer is:
elite
'the best' is the definition.
(elite can mean the very best of a group)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "Pick of the bunch" , "one of the letter sizes" , "Selected as the best" , "Superior group in society" , "First-class" .)