stage fright

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.
  2. Synonym of paruresis.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

stage fright stagefright stage-fright

Etymology

From stage + fright.

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