casting couch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The now illegal practice of soliciting sexual favors from a job applicant in exchange for employment, particularly in the entertainment industry.
  2. An actual couch or sofa used for this practice.

Pronunciation

En-au-casting couch.ogg

Word forms

casting couch casting couches casting-couch
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