A fork of Rural Dictionary
A person who voluntarily gives of themselves without expecting anything in return. In doing so they exhibit some sort of exceptional character trait. They also possess traits that make them a role model for others.
Firefighters Parents Police Officers Military Personnel
A man or woman who devotes themself to there cause, and often does not expect anythin for what they are doing, therefore becoming a hero.
William Wallace, who devoted his life to gaining Scotlands independence, and became a national hero. (see william wallace ) Superman, man who is invincible and wears his pants on top of his trousers, constantly saves metopolis from evil. Batman, man with no powers, just lots of hi-tech gadgets, but still saves Gotham city, from evil Spiderman, man with radioactive spider bite, uses his spider powers to defeat the evil forces that attack New York
Honorable term co-opted by corporate douches to pump up poorly paid 'associates' or other low-wage workers. This mis-use of the term devalues real heros by referring to anyone who is doing what the corporate douche wants done at the moment as a hero. A real hero is someone who risks their own wellbeing to save another putting themselves in mortal peril.
Yeah, I'm gonna need you to come in Saturday and clean out this grease trap. Thanks hero!
noun - One who selflessly strives to better the lives of others, regardless of the risks involved, and serves as a role model for the spectator(s) of his/her good deed(s).
That man just recued the baby from that burning building and then left before we could thank him or ask his name. What a hero! “A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Someone who has the courage to stand up for what's right or what they believe in, even when they themselves are scared. It doesn't matter how huge their deed is, even the smallest thing can make someone a hero. A hero can be a cop, fireman, doctor, or even a stranger on the street. It doesn't matter, anyone can be a hero.
That man's a hero, he just saved my cat from getting hit by a car!