Thesp
noun, verb, slang
noun, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An actor. informal
"For this particular storytelling approach to work, however, audiences must also find themselves seduced by the figures in question — a tall order in a movie that’s overwritten, over-scored and wildly overacted by thesps who should all know better."
Verb
- 1 To act (perform in a play etc.). informal
"The play is expertly thesped by a competent cast of actors […]"
Example
More examples"For this particular storytelling approach to work, however, audiences must also find themselves seduced by the figures in question — a tall order in a movie that’s overwritten, over-scored and wildly overacted by thesps who should all know better."
Etymology
Clipping of thespian.
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