cameo — a small but noticeable part in a film or play, performed by a famous actor
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small but noticeable part in a film or play, performed by a famous actor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæmioʊ/
Korean meaning: 유명 배우가 맡는 짧은 특별출연
Korean pronunciation: 캐-미-오우 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- Stan Lee was famous for his cameo appearances in every Marvel movie, often as a taxi driver or hot dog vendor.
- The pop star's cameo in the romantic comedy lasted only 30 seconds but became the most talked-about scene.
- My grandmother's cameo necklace looked so elegant that everyone thought I was wearing a museum piece.
cameo
NOUN//ˈkæmioʊ//
a small but noticeable part in a film or play, performed by a famous actor
Famous actor's brief special appearance
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A surprise cameo as Romeo!
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Origin
이탈리아어 'cammeo'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 조각된 보석이나 조개껍질을 의미했습니다. 영화에서의 '카메오 출연'이라는 의미는 20세기에 생겨났는데, 작고 정교한 카메오 장신구처럼 '작지만 눈에 띄는' 출연을 비유적으로 표현한 것입니다.
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“Stan Lee was famous for his cameo appearances in every Marvel movie, often as a taxi driver or hot dog vendor.”
“The pop star's cameo in the romantic comedy lasted only 30 seconds but became the most talked-about scene.”
“My grandmother's cameo necklace looked so elegant that everyone thought I was wearing a museum piece.”
“The director decided to make a cameo as the pizza delivery guy who accidentally witnesses the crime.”
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