stage business

Definitions of stage business
  1. noun
    incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect
    synonyms: business, byplay
    see moresee less
    types:
    schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik
    (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention
    type of:
    acting, performing, playacting, playing
    the performance of a part or role in a drama
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘stage business'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family