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chorus boy

American  

noun

  1. a male singer or dancer of the chorus of a musical comedy, vaudeville show, etc.


Etymology

Origin of chorus boy

First recorded in 1940–45

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He quickly landed a job as a chorus boy in George Abbott's 1940 production of "Pal Joey," which starred Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 23, 2019

My big dream in life was to be a chorus boy.

From Salon Feb. 9, 2019

The only thing I ever really wanted to be was a chorus boy.

From Time Apr. 20, 2016

Those who want to stay onstage struggle to land more shows or, if they want to move beyond the ensemble, fight to be seen as more than a chorus girl or a chorus boy.

From New York Times Apr. 7, 2016

I could make a Casino chorus boy act human if I wasn't so squeamish....

From Joan Thursday by Vance, Louis Joseph

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