scene-stealer
[ seen-stee-ler ]
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.
Origin of scene-stealer
1First recorded in 1945–50
Words Nearby scene-stealer
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How to use scene-stealer in a sentence
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 | THE DAILY BEASTFellow detainees say he is a gifted public speaker and a scene stealer.
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