builds character

A term used by parents and guardians to give certain weight to doing tasks normally not enjoyed/wanted (ie chores, homework).

"Building character" should be defined as creating strength within yourself to complete tasks that you normally would not appreciate doing when you don't have someone forcing your actions.

Son : But, MOM!!! I don't want to mow the grass!
Mother : Do it anyway.
Father : Yes, son, it builds character.

by dezy July 7, 2004

character

1)In some contexts, the title imaginary friend might be misleading. In these cases, the term 'character' is uses.

2)An alternative word for imaginary friend, to be used in the presence of narrow minded and/or unimaginative people.

1) "Well, they're more than 'imaginary friends'. They're characters.

2) "Meep, can you send my characters back? "

by Peeves April 12, 2004

Main Character Syndrome

That’s what your entire interpretation of the Bible is tainted by.

Hym “Main Character Syndrome. The idea that you are the protagonist of the story or that you should be the main character. Is that how you’re acting? And that’s what I mean about ‘Only telling half the story.’ Because you’re not just the person who nobly endures the suffering at the hands of the mob. You’re not just the person who’s called forth to adventure. You’re the mob that demands God’s angels be given to them. You’re the horde that rends Jesus asunder. The tyrant the needs to be taught a lesson by having his kid slaughtered. I mean... are your REALLY the Abraham? Are you REALLY emulating Christ? Or are you just acting?”

by Hym Iam October 4, 2022

weak character

1. a wannabe individual who think he's down but isn't.
2. a dumb actor who can't seem to point out the obvious.

Ex: These guys out on the streets aren't thugs. Their nothing but weak character trying to fit in.

P2 : Yeah I know nothing but characters.

by LeX October 6, 2004

character study

When a writer of a TV series has no idea where they are going with the plot line and answers questions with more questions, then ends the series with no real answers and instead of admitting their shitty ending, they call the series a "character study".

See "The Sopranos" or "Lost" as an example of "character study"

by kassil May 24, 2010

stock character

Some one you have on your contact list only for the sake of having one more person show up to a party, or other gathering; Someone who contributes nothing more than sheer quantity to the party. They are usually dependable and never miss a party.

Rachel is a stock character for everything, she hasn't missed a party for years!

by Fishy May 5, 2003

Disenfranchised Characterization

Disenfranchised Characterization is a term used for people in the entertainment industry, mainly stand-up comedy. Where as the comedian personifies one character on stage, but off the stage acts completely different from what he/she represented themselves to be while on stage. Resulting in the audience to become disenfranchised with that comic and no longer believing that person to be anything that they allegedly represent.

The audience watched Comedian "X" perform one night and thought that comic to be an awesome individual. Who was very funny and a cool person to hang out with. But after meeting said comic off stage after the show, said audience realizes that Comedian "X" is an jerk. Who's more interested in scoring a bag of weed and ignores peoples request for pictures and autographs. As where during the show the audience felt a kinship and relation to said comedian based on what that comedian was talking about. They later suffer from the effects of Disenfranchised Characterization when they realize the comedian is a fake.

by bikertrash December 13, 2010