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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

At that same performance, I noted that the couple in front of me had taken to heart the advice of the chorus boy who says: “This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself.”

From New York Times Apr. 25, 2014

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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