English Explanatory Dictionary

Peter Pan syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The supposed psychological phenomenon of immaturity among some men, who, like the fictional character, remain childish or childlike and fail to assume appropriate adult social roles and responsibilities.

Pronunciation

/piːtə pan ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ En-au-Peter Pan syndrome.ogg

Word forms

Peter Pan syndrome

Related words

kidult
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