A title given by a higher organisation during a disaster and/or emergency when they don't want to increase pay for the workers involved
Notice how NHS workers are heroes but it's multi-billion pound industries who's getting bailouts and bonuses.
by Nurse143 April 28, 2020
Get the Hero mug.by ven the bestest person ever June 21, 2022
Get the Hero mug.A person who does something for the benefit of others that an average person cannot, or will not do, while mainaining their morals and ethics
by Silvermoondragon567 January 4, 2015
Get the Hero mug.Hero refer to characters who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity. This definition originally referred to martial courage or excellence but extended to more general moral excellence.
by YoungPyro August 14, 2010
Get the Hero mug.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 30, 2009
Get the hero mug.habbo: i can't get in the pool.
NlGRA: the pool is closed. the pool has aids.
*habbo becomes an hero.
NlGRA: the pool is closed. the pool has aids.
*habbo becomes an hero.
by BloodyStool September 23, 2007
Get the an hero mug.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 3, 2010
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