noun Internet Slang

Main Character

/meɪn ˈkærəktər/ · noun · slang

Someone living life like they're the star of their own movie — full main character energy.

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Definitions

1

A person who carries themselves as the protagonist of their life, romanticizing ordinary moments with confidence.

“Walking through the city with my headphones in, full main character energy.”
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2

Used critically on Twitter when someone makes a situation all about themselves or has an out-of-touch take.

“He's the main character of the day for that ridiculous tweet.”
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A mindset of treating yourself as the star and prioritizing your own story and growth.

“I stopped waiting for people and started being the main character of my own life.”
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Main Character In A Sentence

Romanticize your morning coffee, be the main character.
She lives that main character life, every day's a montage.
Bro really thought he was the main character cutting that line.

Origin & Usage

Born from TikTok's 'main character energy' trend encouraging people to romanticize their lives like film protagonists. On Twitter, being 'the main character' became a negative — the person everyone's dunking on that day.

Variants main character energymain character syndromeside character
Tags #gen-z#meme#american#aave

People Also Ask

What does 'main character' mean on TikTok?

It means living like the star of your own movie, romanticizing your life with confidence. It's usually a positive, empowering vibe.

Why is being 'the main character' bad on Twitter?

There, it means you're the person everyone is criticizing that day for a bad take or self-centered behavior.

What is 'main character energy'?

It's the confident, self-assured aura of someone treating their life like a film they're the lead in.

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