Attributed to people with overly-verbal
social behavior, such as lying about earnings, bringing up past events, and constantly seeking
attention. This carries the implication that such behavior is compensatory for the subject's physical,
social, and musical shortcomings.
“Nicholas, are you okay?”
“No, nobody is acknowledging my lyrical skills. I’m going to
call out Mr. Mathers!”
“Uh oh, you might have a Nick
Cannon complex.”