Peter Pan

English

Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens, London W2

Etymology

From the eponymous character in the novel Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æn

Noun

Peter Pan (plural Peter Pans)

1. A man who acts like a child and does not accept the responsibilities of adulthood.
   • 1962, Aldous Huxley, Island:

     "A Peter Pan if ever there was one. Hopeless at school. Incapable either of competing or co-operating."

Derived terms

• Peter Pan collar
• Peter Pan generation
• Peter Pan syndrome

See also

• John-a-dreams