The idea that recognizably is primarily determined by hair, glasses and clothing.
After all these years I didn't even recognize you. Must be the Clark Kent Effect.
by Cede Sioux November 7, 2018
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- interjection sometimes offensive, religious people will use this curse instead of so they will not take the Lords name in vain. It is also a Pop-culture reference to the comic book 'Superman' which took the allegory of Moses and Jesus Christ from the Bible and made Clark Kent's superhero alter-ego.
A Roman Catholic School Girl would shout out "Clark Kent on a cross!" after stubbing her toe, so not to offend a preist or a nun, much.
by Mercel Arthur December 10, 2007
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Based off Superman, it's the inability to notice that someone wearing glasses and that person not wearing glasses are the same person.
Kyle: Tim? Is that you?

Tim: Yeah.

Kyle: Oh. I almost didn't notice you with your glasses on.

Tim: Yep. That's Clark Kent Syndrome for you.
by Rommer711 August 25, 2010
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After a failed attempt of "Superman a Ho" that could lead in a slap, or worse, you scoop up the failed ejaculate to slick back your hair à la Clark Kent, mild mannered reporter. This should provide decent enough cover to vamoose in your clever guise.
That ho got irate after I tried to Superman her, she was steaming out of both ears! There was only one way out; Clark Kent Dat Ho! So I slicked back my hair, grabbed my clothes then it was make like Tom and Cruise.
by G.Chis May 14, 2008
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To lie to a ho over and over again and then run into a phone booth and bang another ho
I Clark Kent a ho that hoooooooooooooooo!!
by Hank Shoemaker July 5, 2008
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When through most of your daily life your an introvert but when it comes to relationships and sex you're the dominant one.
"Don't let their looks fool you sure they take shit from a lot of people But I hear they're a real Clark Kent when it comes to their love life."
i.e The Clark Kent
by Carmillaneedles November 12, 2019
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