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USA slang
The belief that one is the center of attention in all situations; often used negatively to describe self-absorption
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USA
Formality
Informal.
main character syndrome means The belief that one is the center of attention in all situations; often used negatively to describe self-absorption. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"main character syndrome" means The belief that one is the center of attention in all situations; often used negatively to describe self-absorption. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
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