" heroism "

 [ "an heroism" ]

1: The act of being an hero, or an act that is particularly an heroic.

  * e.g.,  ... "What happened after he lost his iPod was a perfect display of an heroism." 

 [ "Heroism" ]

1: Great courage or bravery

  * e.g.,  ... Girl: Wow, you just saved me from that train! Boy: Apparently I did. Boy's Best Friend: What an act of heroism. 

 [ "Heroism" ]

1: Extreme and utter stupidity that can get you laid.

  * e.g.,  ... Girl: Wow, you just saved me from that train! Boy: Apparently I did. Boy's Best Friend: What an act of heroism. Dumbass. Girl: Here's my phone number. Boy's Best Friend: Son of a bitch! 

 [ "Heroisms" ]

1: A story submitted to the website www.randomactofheroism.com (coming soon). Random Act of Heroism© is a selfless action with dramatic impact.

  * e.g.,  ... "Another evening sitting with my father at the hospital was pretty hard. I’ve never felt so empty. Driving out of the parking lot, I stopped my car and rolled down the window for the cashier. Without looking up she said, 'The guy who just drove out already paid for you,' and then she looked at me and smiled. I'd just experienced one of those Heroisms I've heard so much about. Suddenly, I wasn’t alone. " 

 [ "Manufactured heroism" ]

1: When someone or some people creates a problem that he/they can solve to get praised by people who know not the plan from the onset.

  * e.g.,  ... The government banned motorcycle ride sharing so thousands of people are inconvenienced. A politician then cancels the ban under "his" efforts and get praised. He is said to have manufactured heroism. 

 [ "Suicide by Heroism" ]

1: Similar to suicide by police, this method of killing yourself is done by throwing yourself in a dangerous situation, knowing you will likely die, but also knowing that you will save others in the process and finally be appreciated for once.

  * e.g.,  ... Guy 1: "DUDE, DID YOU SEE THE NEWS?" 

 [ "Suicide by Heroism" ]

2: While this may sound like just straight up heroism, it is more than that. This form of suicide is committed by people who desire attention, and are likely depressed, but also want to do good for this world before taking their leave.

  * e.g.,  ... Guy 2: "No, why?" 

 [ "Moral Heroism" ]

1: A person who is willing to sacrifice everything, even his/her life, to assume a noble role of a blameless, righteous, virtuous and good person. Their orientation toward morals would be considered brave and a true champion of achieving good and rightness, almost to be considered god-like in morals. Most people do not consider moral heroism as obligatory, it is not forced. One dictated by moral heroism binds them self to this contract under personal desire and will only.

  * e.g.,  ... Shawn is a moral hero, the true definition of moral heroism, because he has not even considered his own entitlement to his personal belongings or his health. Since he has gave it all away, including his life savings and even his extra organs, to guarantee the maximum good has been achieved, the maximum he is capable of granting.