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Joffrey

American  
[jof-ree] / ˈdʒɒf ri /

noun

  1. Robert Abdullah Jaffa Bey Khan, 1930–1988, U.S. ballet dancer, choreographer, and dance company director.


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Joining Galligan is Niamh McCormack, whose character is part of the rebellious Fenian Brotherhood, and Jack Gleeson, who is best known for playing Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2025

In that fictional universe, the boy-king Joffrey was put to bed.

From Salon Dec. 24, 2024

Wheater says the Joffrey expresses support for Ukraine before every performance, with a statement and a piece of Ukrainian music.

From Washington Post Apr. 1, 2023

In addition to the dances he makes for his own troupe, Byrd has choreographed for such renowned companies as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Joffrey Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet.

From Seattle Times Oct. 17, 2022

"Joffrey the Illbom," one of the Cerwyn knights growled.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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