Napoleon complex

noun

plural Napoleon complexes

: a domineering or aggressive attitude perceived as a form of overcompensation for being physically small or short

—not used technically

… short-fused assistant principals with Napoleon complexes.

Robert Wilder

Call it a Napoleon complex or call it confidence, but the tiniest of dogs are usually the ones who take no crap.

Heather Barnett

He has a Napoleon complex, by virtue of being small and young in a job meant for the mighty and wise.

Spencer Kornhaber

Allison Anders was not your typical five-foot, four-inch film school nerd with a Napoleon complex the size of Texas.

Veronica Chambers

Etymology

after napoléon i (Napoléon Bonaparte)

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

单词	Napoleon complex
释义	Napoleon complex noun plural Napoleon complexes : a domineering or aggressive attitude perceived as a form of overcompensation for being physically small or short —not used technically … short-fused assistant principals with Napoleon complexes. Robert Wilder Call it a Napoleon complex or call it confidence, but the tiniest of dogs are usually the ones who take no crap. Heather Barnett He has a Napoleon complex, by virtue of being small and young in a job meant for the mighty and wise. Spencer Kornhaber Allison Anders was not your typical five-foot, four-inch film school nerd with a Napoleon complex the size of Texas. Veronica Chambers Word History Etymology after napoléon i (Napoléon Bonaparte) First Known Use 1924, in the meaning defined above
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