A short person who feels inferior because of their size. They tend to take it out on other people and thrive on power trips. Shouting at others, especially when they are in a position of power, is common. Side affects include short temper, power trips/power-hungriness, anger issues, and often a bad sense of humor.
Mr. Weissman (Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School) has the biggest Napoleon Complex ever...well, almost. He's the perfect example. Ask any of his students.
by imaveghead25 October 19, 2008
Short, Cocky, Hot tempered, arrogant, ignorant, attention whore, Especially when In a position of power.
by GP USMC October 26, 2009
Guys with small stature and penises so they try to make up for it by being an control freak asshole to everyone especially women but really in the end, all they succeed in is showing their inferiority complex. Example: Mark Phillippi
by kwest4 November 01, 2015
A term based in prejudice and discrimination, that has been proven by science and psychology to be a myth and a stereotype as tall men are as likely to exhibit many, if not all, of the same traits. The name is also a misnomer because Napoleon was actually of average to above average height for his time.
by AustinPowersbaby March 26, 2010
The measure of psychological driven overcompensation for weakness in key areas, used traditionally as tongue-in-cheek reference to small statue or laughable genital areas as fuel for Napoleon's war lust. Currently applies to overly defensive men who treat women in the workplace in a sexist manner because they fantasize about a non-coed existence telling themselves technology is a male dominated industry thus excusable behavior. Applies to most devops professionals who bring beer instead of talent and usually wear feminist t-shirts for irony and gaslighting while namedropping and mansplaining just about everything.
Is reference to an inferiority complex that manifests as an ego problem.
Is reference to an inferiority complex that manifests as an ego problem.
"All that vlogger is really doing is making fun of mentally handicapped people and acting like Rick from Rick and Morty to hide his insecurities and Napoleon Complex."
"Digital Transformation taking credit for people using the internet during a global pandemic is a prime example of a deeply rooted Napoleon Complex."
"Digital Transformation taking credit for people using the internet during a global pandemic is a prime example of a deeply rooted Napoleon Complex."
by sharonfiles June 02, 2020
A term used to describe a person with below average height, but has another strength to make up for their flaw(s). This term comes from the fact that Napoleon was a short man, but a famous military and political leader.
by Don Cleche June 10, 2010
A peronality complex that consists of power trips and false machismo to make up for short height and feelings of inferiority.
George Constanza felt inferior because of his height, but he didn't have much of a napoloeon complex.
by TL February 21, 2005