typecast — To repeatedly cast an actor in the same type of role because of their appearance or previous performances
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To repeatedly cast an actor in the same type of role because of their appearance or previous performances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪpkæst/
Korean meaning: 배우를 외모나 이전 연기로 인해 같은 유형의 역할에만 계속 캐스팅하다
Korean pronunciation: **타**입캐스트
Example Sentences
- Hugh Jackman was worried about being typecast as Wolverine after playing the character for 17 years.
- My mom has typecast me as the family tech support just because I fixed her phone once.
- The comedy actor took on a dramatic role to avoid being typecast.
typecast
VERB//ˈtaɪpkæst//
To repeatedly cast an actor in the same type of role because of their appearance or previous performances
The veteran actor was always typecast as the grumpy old detective.
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Origin
1940년대 연극계에서 시작된 용어로, 'type'(유형)과 'cast'(캐스팅하다)가 합쳐져 만들어졌습니다. 처음에는 단순히 배우의 외모나 성격에 맞는 역할을 주는 것이었지만, 점차 배우를 한 가지 역할에만 고정시키는 부정적 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Hugh Jackman was worried about being typecast as Wolverine after playing the character for 17 years.”
“My mom has typecast me as the family tech support just because I fixed her phone once.”
“The comedy actor took on a dramatic role to avoid being typecast.”
“Don't typecast all teenagers as lazy - some of us actually do our homework!”
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