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# main character

Gen Z[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** Acting as the central, most important figure in a situation or one's own life.

See it in a sentence

She walked in with headphones on, full main character energy.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    main character,[Main character energy](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/main-character-energy/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [center of attention](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/center-of-attention/)

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    [big man on campus](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/big-man-on-campus/),[scene-stealer](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/scene-stealer/)

- Plain English

    acting as the central, most important figure in a situation or one's own life

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## Related slang

- [lay it on me](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/lay-it-on-me/): An invitation for someone to share news, information, or their opinion.
- [let them cook](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/let-them-cook/): To let someone continue because their plan or work will turn out impressive.
- [main character syndrome](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/main-character-syndrome/): Acting as though you are the most important person in every situation.
- [man](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/man/): A casual term of address for a friend or peer.

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