chunibyo
A teen's delusional phase of imagining they have secret powers.
Definitions
An adolescent affliction, roughly 'eighth-grader syndrome', in which a young teen acts out grandiose fantasies — believing they wield hidden powers, secret knowledge or a dark alter ego.
chunibyo In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Japanese 中二病 (chūnibyō), 'middle-school second-year syndrome', coined by broadcaster Hikaru Ijuin.
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What does chunibyo mean?
Chunibyo is an adolescent affliction, roughly 'eighth-grader syndrome', where a young teen acts out grandiose fantasies — believing they wield hidden powers, secret knowledge or a dark alter ego.
What's an example of chunibyo behaviour?
Classic chunibyo includes things like wearing an eyepatch, claiming an arm is 'cursed', or inventing a dramatic secret identity.
Where does the word chunibyo come from?
It's from the Japanese 中二病, meaning 'middle-school second-year syndrome', a term coined by broadcaster Hikaru Ijuin.
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