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Definition of Little Man syndrome
Little Man syndrome
noun - uncountable
- an alleged combination of symptoms said to affect short men. Also known as "Napoleon complex".
- See more words with the same meaning: mythical people, creatures, and conditions (list of).
Last edited on Apr 02 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'mythical people, creatures, and conditions (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: something used to divert blame for flatulence. | |
| Definitions include: a mysterious creature that causes general mischief. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical substance to which permanently-angry people are addicted to. | |
| Definitions include: see Aunt Flo and cousin Red. | |
| Definitions include: an imaginary creature to blame flatulence on. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "attention whore disorder". | |
| Definitions include: a fictitious sorority with overweight members. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical set of glasses ("goggles") that one wears after drinking enough alcohol that one's definition of "attractive" declines substantially. | |
| Definitions include: a fart. | |
| Definitions include: feces. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical disease where one speaks at length about something one knows nothing about. | |
| Definitions include: menstrual period. | |
| Definitions include: a fictional disease that afflicts prepubescent children. | |
| Definitions include: a fictitious person to compare a drunk person to. | |
| Definitions include: This term may be a reference to unwelcome family members who arrive unexpectedly and without prior notice. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'little': | |
| Definitions include: "A person who I will not disclose told me..." | |
| Definitions include: "A person who I will not disclose told me..." | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: "little black dress." | |
| Definitions include: "little". | |
| Definitions include: a person, or thing. | |
| Definitions include: a person, or thing. | |
| Definitions include: A person that looks like someone you know. | |
| Definitions include: A little child. Comes from "little one". | |
| Definitions include: the men's restroom. | |
| Definitions include: penis. | |
| Definitions include: Something special that sets one apart or gives one an edge. | |
| Definitions include: Referring to a person that is slight in stature as having a short temper and something to prove. | |
| Definitions include: friendly form of address for something small, e.g. a small animal. | |
| Definitions include: women's restroom. | |
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Other terms relating to 'man': | |
| Definitions include: a man with an extremely large penis. | |
| Definitions include: of course; definitely. | |
| Definitions include: Retail slang for assistant manager - i.e. assistant manager. | |
| Definitions include: the man who a cheating spouse sees on the side. | |
| Definitions include: clitoris. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "big man on campus". | |
| Definitions include: a person who sells fake drugs. | |
| Definitions include: a handsome man | |
| Definitions include: to have sex | |
| Definitions include: Excessively submissive, overtly slavish or totally obsequious male; an absolutely servile or obedient pushover. | |
| Definitions include: a US government agent, e.g. FBI agent. | |
| Definitions include: a hired killer; HIT MAN. | |
| Definitions include: human feces. | |
| Definitions include: a man who is successful with women. | |
| Definitions include: a man popular with women. | |
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Other terms relating to 'syndrome': | |
| Definitions include: forgetfulness. | |
| Definitions include: Someone over weight or gained weight. | |
| Definitions include: back pain from sitting for an extended period of time with a large wallet in one's back pocket. | |
| Definitions include: Referring to a person that is slight in stature as having a short temper and something to prove. | |
| Definitions include: same as "epizootics of the blowhole" | |
| Definitions include: a "syndrome" involving a company's hesitance or refusal to use any idea or product it didn't invent or create. | |
| Definitions include: pre-menstrual syndrome, to be grumpy or moody. | |
| Definitions include: misspelling of Shiny Object Syndrome. | |
| Definitions include: the need for sparkly accessories ("bling"). | |
| Definitions include: an alleged combination of symptoms said to affect short men. | |
| Definitions include: the deterioration of safety photographic film (usually motion picture film) which produces a strong vinegar odor. | |
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