scene-stealer
[ seen-stee-ler ]
/ ˈsinˌsti lər /
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noun
a performer in a play, motion picture, etc., who by charm, talent, or artifice, draws most of the audience's attention, often away from the leading performers.
Nearby words
scenarist, scend, scene, scene dock, scene master, scene-stealer, scenery, scenic, scenic railway, scenic reserve, scenographic
Origin of scene-stealer
First recorded in 1945–50
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Examples from the Web for scene-stealer
On June 29, Manganiello will star as scene-stealer Big Dick Richie in Magic Mike.
Joe Manganiello’s Turn as Big Dick Richie in ‘Magic Mike’ and His Road to Hollywood|Marlow Stern|June 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST