Entertainment Industry Vocabulary

noun the way that someone or something looks or seems

adjective relating to how someone or something looks or seems

• Her appearance at the conference was impeccable, with every detail carefully thought out.
• I really like your new appearance with the shorter hair, it suits you.
• Wow, your appearance is on point today, you're looking fly!
• His appearance of confidence masked the nervousness he felt inside.

noun a professional sports league or a high level of competition or achievement

adjective of or relating to a high level of competition or achievement

• The company's recent acquisition has propelled them into the big league of competitors.
• After signing with a major record label, she knew she was in the big league now.
• He's been playing so well, he's definitely in the big league now.
• Making it to the final round of the competition put her in the big league of talented performers.

noun a decision to stop something that has been arranged or planned

verb to decide or announce that a planned event will not take place

• The company decided to cancel the contract due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I had to cancel my plans for the weekend because of the bad weather.
• I'm going to cancel on that party, I'm not feeling up to it tonight.
• Sometimes it's necessary to cancel out the negative thoughts with positive affirmations.

noun An informal term for someone who is crazy or eccentric, often used in a playful or endearing way.

• Lady Gaga is a talented singer and actress.
• I love listening to Gaga's music.
• Did you see Gaga's latest music video? It's fire!
• Her performance was so over the top, it was like watching a gaga show.

noun gate - a movable barrier used to close an opening in a fence or wall

verb give - to transfer the possession of something to someone else

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The security guard will give the gate to anyone without a valid ticket.
• If you don't have a ticket, they'll just give the gate.
• They'll straight up give the gate if you try to sneak in.
• After his rude behavior, she decided to give him the gate and end the relationship.

noun a trick or joke intended to deceive or cheat

verb to deceive or cheat

• The politician's hoke speech failed to convince the audience of his sincerity.
• I can't believe he tried to hoke his way out of that situation.
• Stop hoking around and get to work!
• His promises were nothing but hoke and mirrors.

noun a person in charge; leader or boss

• The company honcho made the final decision on the new marketing strategy.
• The office honcho is always organizing team events.
• I heard the sales honcho is really good at closing deals.
• She's the honcho of the group, always leading the way.

noun a remote and usually uninhabited inland region of Australia

adjective relating to or characteristic of the outback

• The outback region of Australia is known for its vast and rugged landscape.
• Let's go on a road trip and explore the outback!
• I heard there's some crazy stuff happening in the outback.
• She felt like she was lost in the outback of her own mind.

noun the action of performing a task or action

verb to carry out or execute a task or action

• The orchestra will perform a symphony at the concert hall.
• The band is going to perform at the local bar tonight.
• The dance crew is gonna perform at the talent show.
• She always knows how to perform under pressure.

noun a test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams

• The professor decided to administer a quiz to test the students' understanding of the material.
• I heard there's a quiz in math class tomorrow, so make sure you study!
• I totally bombed that quiz, I didn't study at all.
• Life can sometimes feel like a pop quiz, throwing unexpected challenges our way.

noun a type of firework that shoots out colored balls of fire in quick succession

• The Roman candle is a type of firework that shoots out multiple colorful balls of fire.
• We lit up a Roman candle at the party and it was so cool!
• Let's bring some Roman candles to the beach bonfire tonight.
• Her words shot out like a Roman candle, bright and explosive.

noun a place or area in a building where there are no seats and people have to stand

adjective describing a situation where there are no available seats and people must stand

• The theater was so packed that it was standing room only for the entire performance.
• The concert was so crowded that it was standing room only, but we still had a great time.
• The club was so full that it was standing room only, but we managed to squeeze in near the bar.
• The support for the candidate was overwhelming, with standing room only at every campaign event.

verb to walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

adjective behaving in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

• The CEO entered the boardroom with a swaggering confidence that impressed the investors.
• He strutted into the party with a swaggering attitude, thinking he owned the place.
• The rapper showed up at the club, all swaggering and flashy, like he was the hottest thing around.
• Her words were filled with a swaggering bravado, but deep down she was just trying to hide her insecurities.

noun a racetrack for automobiles, motorcycles, or other motor vehicles

• The new autodrome was designed to meet all safety regulations for high-speed racing events.
• Let's head to the autodrome this weekend to watch some exciting races!
• I heard the autodrome is the place to be for adrenaline junkies.
• His mind felt like a chaotic autodrome, with thoughts racing at top speed.

noun a public display or exhibition

verb to display or exhibit prominently or ostentatiously

• The actor was asked to show out his best performance during the audition.
• Make sure you show out your dance moves at the party tonight.
• She really showed out with her new outfit at the club.
• The team captain always knows how to show out and lead by example.

noun a podcast featuring live music performances or interviews with musicians

• The gigcast featured a panel of industry experts discussing the latest trends in technology.
• I love listening to that gigcast where they talk about all things pop culture.
• Have you checked out the new gigcast yet? It's so lit!
• Her words were like a gigcast, filling the room with energy and inspiration.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the time, place, manner, or degree of an action

• The company's new product was a huge success right out of the gate.
• The team's performance was impressive right out of the gate.
• The movie was so exciting, it grabbed my attention right out of the gate.
• Her creativity and talent were evident right out of the gate.

noun a breakup or separation, especially in a romantic relationship

• The street performer was fined for causing a busk-up in the busy square.
• There was a big busk-up at the music festival when the band started playing.
• The busk-up outside the club got out of control and the police had to intervene.
• The argument between the two friends turned into a busk-up, with emotions running high.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The presentation was exceptional, and the team really knocked it out of the park.
• Wow, you really knocked it out of the park with that project!
• She totally knocked it out of the park with her performance last night.
• I knew she would knock it out of the park with her new business venture.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of bulls

• Taurophobia is a specific phobia involving the persistent and irrational fear of bulls.
• I heard she has taurophobia, so she avoids going to any events with bullfighting.
• Some people with taurophobia call themselves 'bull scaredy-cats'.
• His taurophobia towards taking risks is holding him back from reaching his full potential.

noun a social gathering for women, typically held before a wedding, similar to a bachelor party

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• The bride-to-be organized a lovely hen do for her closest friends and family.
• We're going to have a blast at Sarah's hen do this weekend!
• I heard the hen do last night was epic, everyone had so much fun!
• The hen do was like a mini vacation with all the laughter and bonding.

noun A person who plays cricket.

• The cricketer scored a century in the match yesterday.
• Did you see that cricketer hit a six in the game?
• That cricketer is a total boss on the field.
• The cricketer's determination was like a beacon of light in the team.

noun a state of being unable to breathe due to a blockage or constriction in the throat

verb to experience difficulty in breathing due to a blockage or constriction in the throat

• The athlete was disqualified from the competition for using an illegal chokest hold.
• I can't believe he chokest at the last minute and lost the game.
• She always chokest when it comes to public speaking.
• Don't let fear chokest your dreams, go after what you want.