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Papyrus-esque

Adjective

1. Characterized by a flamboyant and theatrical demeanor, often bordering on overexuberance, akin to that displayed by the character Papyrus from Undertale.

2. Displaying a propensity for grandiose self-perception, which manifests in a somewhat humorous or endearing overconfidence, often witnessed as a harmless egomania.

3. (Informal) Bearing resemblance to Papyrus in terms of distinctive behavioral traits or idiosyncrasies, notably encompassing a blend of arrogance and well-meaning theatricality.

Origin: Rooted deeply within the Undertale fandom, though the exact point of inception remains speculative. It is widely perceived to have been coined organically within the community, gradually finding its way into broader usage due to the character's popularity.

Etymology: Papyrus (a prominent character in Toby Fox’s Undertale, revered for his comic relief role characterized by vibrant histrionics and a notable sense of self-aggrandizement) + -esque (a suffix in English denoting resemblance or likeness).
“…When I had asked the bartender for a rum & coke, a guy has shouted from the other end of the bar ‘AND I SHALL PAY FOR IT!’ in a papyrus-esque manner of speech.”

“After seeing a cockroach on the wall, Ryan picked up his hammer from the bedside table, yelling “I GOT THIS!” in a papyrus-esque manner as he lunged at the foul pest.”

“Although others commonly thought of him as unrefined and mentally deficient; I’d always adored the papyrus-esque demeanor of my slav friend, Daniel.”

“…I stood atop the dining table, gathering the attention of my dejected followers, as I proclaimed in a papyrus-esque manner ‘As our leader, I promised a trip to New Orleans! So, come hell or high water, we will go to New Orleans and return to our holy land!’.”
by Asriel___LOVER January 5, 2024
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