NPD

[ɛn piː diː]
noun
TPP (Transtorno de Personalidade Narcisista)
1. Acronym for Narcissistic Personality Disorder; a mental health condition characterized by excessive need for admiration, lack of empathy, and preoccupation with fantasies of success or power
The therapist diagnosed the patient with NPD after several sessions of evaluation.
O terapeuta diagnosticou o paciente com TPP após várias sessões de avaliação.
2. In informal usage, a person who exhibits narcissistic traits or behaviors
He's such an NPD; he only talks about his achievements.
Ele é um narcisista; só fala sobre suas conquistas.
NPD is increasingly discussed in both American and Brazilian popular culture, social media, and psychology discussions. In Brazil, the condition is formally referred to as TPP (Transtorno de Personalidade Narcisista) in clinical settings. The acronym NPD has become commonplace in online communities and informal discussions about toxic relationships and personality disorders in both countries.
NYC Slang
narcy (informal slang for someone exhibiting narcissistic behavior)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
narcissistic personality disordernarcissismNPD diagnosis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
TPP (Transtorno de Personalidade Narcisista)
Standard medical/psychological term used in healthcare settings
General Portuguese
TPN (Transtorno de Personalidade Narcisista)
Portuguese variant of the medical acronym
USA/English-speaking countries
NPD
Standard clinical and colloquial acronym widely recognized in psychiatric and social contexts

Related Words

narcissismpersonality disorderempathygrandiosityDSM-5mental health

Related Idioms & Phrases

NPD tendencies
displaying NPD traits
NPD behavior
undiagnosed NPD
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