noun
General Slang
tall poppy syndrome
TAWL POP-ee SIN-drohm · noun · informal
resentment of high achievers
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Definitions
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The cultural tendency to criticise or cut down people who are successful or stand out.
“She got tall-poppied the moment her business took off.”
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tall poppy syndrome In A Sentence
She got tall-poppied the moment her business took off.
Origin & Usage
From the image of cutting down the tallest poppies; a well-known Australian social phenomenon.
Variants
tall-poppy syndrome
People Also Ask
What is tall poppy syndrome?
It's the cultural tendency to criticise, resent or cut down people who are successful or stand out from the crowd.
Where does the phrase tall poppy syndrome come from?
It draws on the image of cutting down the tallest poppies so they don't rise above the rest, and is a well-known Australian social phenomenon.
How do you use tall poppy?
You can say someone got 'tall-poppied', meaning they were torn down or criticised for their success or prominence.
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