Classic Hollywood Stars

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person's name, referring to the American actress and sex symbol known for her witty and provocative persona

  • Mae West was a prominent American actress and playwright during the early 20th century.
  • Have you ever watched any of Mae West's movies? She was quite the star back in the day.
  • Mae West had that real 'it' factor, you know what I mean?
  • Her confidence and wit were as bold as Mae West's famous one-liners.

noun a person who selfishly monopolizes or keeps something for themselves, named after the actor Humphrey Bogart

  • The actor was known for his ability to bogart the spotlight during interviews.
  • Hey, don't bogart all the popcorn, save some for the rest of us!
  • He always tries to bogart the best parking spot in the lot.
  • She tends to bogart the conversation whenever she's around.