noun Internet Slang

armor envy

AR-mur EN-vee · noun · informal

Admiring jealousy of another cosplayer's armor build.

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Definitions

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The mix of inspiration and intimidation a cosplayer feels looking at someone else's superior armor work.

“One look at that foam breastplate and I had instant armor envy.”
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armor envy In A Sentence

One look at that foam breastplate and I had instant armor envy.

Origin & Usage

'Armor' + 'envy'; community coinage for crafting-based admiration.

People Also Ask

What is armor envy?

The mix of inspiration and intimidation a cosplayer feels looking at someone else's superior armor build.

Is armor envy a negative feeling?

Not usually. It's mostly admiring; the 'envy' is playful and often motivates cosplayers to improve their own craft.

Who experiences armor envy?

Cosplayers who build armor, especially when they see a more detailed or polished piece like a flawless foam breastplate.

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