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Antonyms for walk-on
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : wawk-on, -awn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔkˌɒn, -ˌɔn |
Definition of walk-on
Origin :- "minor non-speaking role," 1902, theatrical slang. Meaning "actor who has such a part" is attested from 1946. The sports team sense is recorded from 1974.
- As in part : noun theatrical role
- As in player : noun person who acts in performance
- As in role : noun impersonation of a character
- As in bit part : noun minor role
- As in actor : noun person who performs, entertains by role-playing
- Supe, walk-on, stock, musical comedy—Josie went through them all.
- Extract from : « Cheerful--By Request » by Edna Ferber
Synonyms for walk-on
- act
- acting
- actor
- amateur
- antagonist
- appearance
- artist
- aspect
- barnstormer
- bit
- bit part
- bit player
- cameo
- character
- clothing
- clown
- comedian
- dialogue
- entertainer
- execution
- extra
- foil
- guise
- ham
- hambone
- headliner
- hero
- idol
- impersonator
- ingenue
- lead
- leading role
- lines
- look
- mime
- mimic
- minor part
- minor role
- pantomimist
- part
- performance
- performer
- personification
- piece
- play-actor
- playactor
- player
- portrayal
- presentation
- principal character
- protagonist
- representation
- romantic lead
- scene stealer
- seeming
- semblance
- show
- silent bit
- small role
- small speaking part
- soubrette
- stand-in
- star
- stint
- stock character
- stooge
- straight part
- straight person
- super
- supporting role
- thesp
- thespian
- title
- title role
- trouper
- understudy
- ventriloquist
- villain
- walk-on
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