Main character syndrome is a term used to describe a mindset where a person views themselves as the central figure in their life story, often dramatizing their experiences and seeking attention similar to a main character in a movie or book.
Main character syndrome: JP Abecilla felt like the main character when the Starbucks barista misspelled his name as "JC," making him dramatically declare it a "travesty" instead of just a typo.
by c.reaper June 10, 2025

symptoms:
feeling main character energy
smirking and standing on random things and making a wannabe cool pose
feeling main character energy
smirking and standing on random things and making a wannabe cool pose
person 1: standing on a random thing while posing a wannabe cool pose and smirking
person 2: you have main character syndrome
person 2: you have main character syndrome
by seriousramennoodles January 10, 2024

Guy1:hey have you seen this video "roblox story but the main character has a brain"?
Guy2:nah,i'm too lazy playing minecraft
Guy2:nah,i'm too lazy playing minecraft
by Some guy you never know about October 3, 2023

When you make things about yourself and forget about your costars and only use them for comedic relief. Things seem to fall into your hands luckily without any help from others.
Omg Heather, has anybody told you that Tiffany is the main character? So you must be the supporting character, huh?
by get_offmydict123 February 9, 2022

The belief or attitude that one is the central figure in their own life story, often leading to a self-assured, bold, and sometimes overly dramatic way of acting. It's used to describe someone who seems to live life with purpose and flair, as if they're always in the spotlight.
"Sarah's new haircut and bold red lipstick gave her total main character energy as she walked into the party."
by MOOO12 September 8, 2025

by P H O N K G O D November 2, 2023

The belief or attitude that one is the central figure in their own life story, often leading to a self-assured, bold, and sometimes overly dramatic way of acting. It's used to describe someone who seems to live life with purpose and flair, as if they're always in the spotlight.
"Sarah's new haircut and bold red lipstick gave her total main character energy as she walked into the party."
by MOOO12 September 8, 2025
