MC is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “Short for “Main Character”; the central person in a situation”. Here’s the full MC meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is MC? MC Meaning Explained
Short for “Main Character”; the central person in a situation
MC is short for “main character,” and Gen Alpha especially uses it as shorthand when roasting or hyping someone. It shows up a lot in TikTok captions, NPC vids, or ironic fan cams.
“MC” is shorthand for “main character,” but Gen Alpha uses it to call out people who think the whole world’s watching their movie. Whether it’s an actual glow-up or full delusion, the MC energy is strong.
MC — Slang Examples in Sentences
“Every time he talks, it’s like he’s got a spotlight on him.”
| Sentence | Translation / Context |
|---|
| “He thinks he’s the MC but it’s really her story.” | Used to describe attention-seeking or overconfident people. |
| “She’s walking through that airport like it’s a movie. Full MC energy.” | Can be serious praise or ironic roast. |
| “Every time he talks, it’s like he’s got a spotlight on him.” | Often seen in TikTok captions and edits. |
| “Main character syndrome activated.” | Tied to NPC culture, POV trends, and delulu behavior. |
| “Bro’s acting like the MC in a romcom that doesn’t exist.” | Opposite term: NPC (non-playable character). |
MC is both a meme and a roast — it’s used to call out someone acting overly important.
Where Did “MC” Come From? MC Origin
MC began wide-spread usage in 2022
TikTok POV trends and viral edits fueled the usage.
MC in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) MC in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about MC in every language.
MC意味｜MCとは？ 🇯🇵
MCの意味？「自分が物語の主人公だと思ってる人」
MC（メインキャラクター）は、自分が主役みたいに振る舞う人を表す。
MC의미｜MC이란? 🇰🇷
MC 뜻: 인생이 영화인 줄 아는 사람 지칭할 때.
MC(메인 캐릭터)는 마치 자신이 주인공처럼 행동하는 사람에게 써요.
MC意思｜MC是什么？ 🇨🇳
MC 是什么意思？像是自己主演电影那样的表现。
MC（主角）是用来描述自以为世界围着自己转的人。
MC Bedeutung｜Was Bedeutet MC? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet MC? Jemand, der sich wie die Hauptfigur eines Films verhält.
MC steht für „Main Character“ – jemand, der sich wie der Mittelpunkt der Welt verhält.
MC Significado｜¿Qué Significa MC? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa MC? La persona que cree que todo gira en torno a ella.
MC se usa para alguien que actúa como si fuera el protagonista de todo.
MC Significato｜Che Cosa Vuol Dire MC? 🇮🇹
Cosa vuol dire MC? Persona che si crede al centro della scena.
MC è l’abbreviazione di “Main Character” – chi si comporta come il protagonista.
MC Signification｜C’est Quoi MC? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de MC ? Le protagoniste autoproclamé.
MC désigne quelqu’un qui se comporte comme le personnage principal d’un film.
MC значение｜Что такое MC? 🇷🇺
Что значит MC? Это мем про поведение «все смотрят только на меня».
MC — это тот, кто ведёт себя как главный герой.
MC ما معنى｜المعنى MC؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى MC؟ يُقال عن شخص يعتقد أن العالم يدور حوله.
MC هو اختصار لـ “Main Character” – من يتصرف كأنه بطل القصة.
MC Overview
MC is Gen Alpha’s way to tag someone living like they’re in a movie.
That’s the full slang guide for MC, straight from the Skibidi DB!
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