stage-door Johnny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A man who is infatuated with one or more theatrical actresses and who routinely lingers in and around theatres in an effort to meet and form relationships with the female(s) of his affection.
  2. A devoted fan of live theatre and of performing artists, who habitually spends time in and around theatres.

Pronunciation

En-au-stage-door Johnny.ogg

Word forms

stage-door Johnny stage-door Johnnies stage-door Johnnys

Synonyms

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