hero n,p L heros, fr. Gk heros (14c) 1. a legendary or illustrious pest often of divine decent endowed with a great strength of saying the right thing in front of the right people. 2. one that shows great courage for preserving what he believes in, no matter how silly it may be. 3. one that is inclined to boasting which creates a moment’s glory that is thoroughly enjoyed by that person and hopefully the ones listening.
<The hero couldn’t contain himself when the young devil dog walked into the store wearing a baseball hat.>
by kool keith March 23, 2004
A person who can't mind their own business and calls the police when they see someone committing minor crimes.(ex.tagging,smoking weed)The "hero" thinks calling the cops will better the community, but they are really looking for self satisfaction. Heroes are usually middle aged Caucasians or yuppies. This word is usually used by taggers, or stoners.
1. Hey Bob we better watch out that woman over their looks like a hero.
2. This spot is pretty hot, keep your eyes peeled for heroes
2. This spot is pretty hot, keep your eyes peeled for heroes
by blazedinthebay March 31, 2009
Anyone who does something of value, any value, for someone or something other than themselves, that will be forgotten by most within nanoseconds but still, grand recognition of the event persists anyway because of the narcissistic nature of contemporary society. The requirements for earning this moniker were much more extensive in the 20th Century and earlier. Back then, you had to, like, save somebody from a fire to earn the title.
He opened the door for the old lady behind him, and he didn't even slam it in her face this time. What a hero! This great deed will be heralded for all... oh, got a text... what was I saying? Can't remember. Probably wasn't important anyway.
11pm news broadcast: Guy holds door for old lady, who escapes her normal facial bruising. This guy has just been picked to be the grand marshal of the next town parade, followed by him receiving the key to the city.
11pm news broadcast: Guy holds door for old lady, who escapes her normal facial bruising. This guy has just been picked to be the grand marshal of the next town parade, followed by him receiving the key to the city.
by 21st Century Soothsayer April 4, 2010
he·ro (hîr'ō) pronunciation
n., pl. -roes.
1. A term now automatically extended to members of the Police, Fire, and Military regardless of their satisfaction of the criteria of the definition of a hero, and regardless of the fact that all three are compensated, voluntary positions, and clearly not all of them are "heroes".
n., pl. -roes.
1. A term now automatically extended to members of the Police, Fire, and Military regardless of their satisfaction of the criteria of the definition of a hero, and regardless of the fact that all three are compensated, voluntary positions, and clearly not all of them are "heroes".
The cops I see being total dicks for OBVIOUSLY no real reason other than being in a bad mood that day, or just being an a**hole.
The firemen I see strutting around or looking at their new cars out front. One of them has a whole "superman" theme, and I presume that Shaq isn't a firefighter... (although he is an honorary police hero in miami or something) which just makes the superman guy kind of a dick, he's not anybody's hero.
The military guys I see have a much bigger commitment than the guys I see not being heroes usually... and as a result tend to be possible heroes more often. Some of the generals that got sh*tcanned for understanding what might actually be required in Iraq and saying so long ago might be heroes... especially the ones that make enough noise about it. But come on, you become property of the US gov't... how does that enter into the equation... I think intent matters. After a while, I think the military guys change modes. They change from a doing it because they have to, and it is their chosen paying job as reasons, to their families, buddies, country, superiors in that order of importance... so if they end up risking their lives for each other, then the heroism potential goes up. I'm not saying that none of any of these guys are heros, what I am saying is that hero used to have the bar set pretty high... now these guys are automatic heroes, which can only mean that a hero means less.
The firemen I see strutting around or looking at their new cars out front. One of them has a whole "superman" theme, and I presume that Shaq isn't a firefighter... (although he is an honorary police hero in miami or something) which just makes the superman guy kind of a dick, he's not anybody's hero.
The military guys I see have a much bigger commitment than the guys I see not being heroes usually... and as a result tend to be possible heroes more often. Some of the generals that got sh*tcanned for understanding what might actually be required in Iraq and saying so long ago might be heroes... especially the ones that make enough noise about it. But come on, you become property of the US gov't... how does that enter into the equation... I think intent matters. After a while, I think the military guys change modes. They change from a doing it because they have to, and it is their chosen paying job as reasons, to their families, buddies, country, superiors in that order of importance... so if they end up risking their lives for each other, then the heroism potential goes up. I'm not saying that none of any of these guys are heros, what I am saying is that hero used to have the bar set pretty high... now these guys are automatic heroes, which can only mean that a hero means less.
by EagleNest November 8, 2006
hero used to be some one who risks there life for aother people and still is uses like this but now days a hero can also be a guy who thinks hes better than other people ...or a person that thinks hes a real hero(as i said before ) but is rally just a wanker(dickhead)
or a bragger
or a bragger
by pet pet April 25, 2008
Zoë Washburn: Do you know what the definition of a hero is? Someone who gets other people killed. You can look it up later.
by Browncoat Bitca February 4, 2008
The lie detector test shows Joe has cheated on Mandy seven times; he begs her to stay with him when suddenly, a woman in the audience has the courage to say what everyone is thinking:
"Mmm, child, you need to drop that zero and get yourself a hero!"
*crowd cheers*
"Mmm, child, you need to drop that zero and get yourself a hero!"
*crowd cheers*
by Ooh la la April 11, 2008