Cameo
Word | CAMEO |
Character | 5 |
Hyphenation | cam e o |
Pronunciations | /ˈkæm.iː.əʊ/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Cameo"
What do we mean by cameo?
A gem or shell carved in relief, especially one in which the raised design and the background consist of layers of contrasting colors. noun
The technique of carving in this way. noun
A medallion with a profile cut in raised relief. noun
A brief vivid portrayal or depiction. noun
A brief appearance of a prominent actor or celebrity, as in a single scene of a motion picture. noun
To make into or like a gem or shell carved in relief. intransitive verb
To portray in sharp, delicate relief, as in a literary composition. intransitive verb
To make a brief appearance, as in a film. intransitive verb
An engraving in relief upon a gem, a hard stone of moderate size, or a similar material, or the object itself so engraved, as distinguished from an intaglio; specifically, such an engraving upon a stone or a shell having two or three layers differing in color, such as an onyx, agate, etc., and so treated as to utilize the effect of the variety of coloring. noun
Hence Raised or anaglyphic work in art on a miniature scale; specifically, the art of engraving small figures in relief: opposed to intaglio: as, a stone or shell cut in cameo; a vase ornamented in cameo. noun
A carving in relief, esp. one on a small scale used as a jewel for personal adornment, or like. noun
A large, marine, univalve shell, esp. Cassis cameo, Cassis rua, and allied species, used for cutting cameos. See Quern conch. noun
A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief. noun
A single very brief appearance by a prominent celebrity in a movie or song. noun
To appear in a cameo role. verb
Engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) noun
A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief.
A single very brief appearance, especially by a prominent celebrity in a movie or song.
A short appearance by a famous person. Urban Dictionary
A short, walk-on part by a famous actor. Also a crappy 80's pop group. Thier most famous song, "word up" was later covered by one of the spice girls. Urban Dictionary
A) a delicately carved relief on a jewel or plaque b) a specific type of jeweler who creates personalized cameos c) a neutral or offensive, depending on the situation, term for people that are physically healthy, but of a very pale skin complexion, kind of like Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter books d) a specialized jewelery store/business where personalized cameos are produced e) an offensive term for a female who is so emotionally sensitive that she will literally faint at the site of a bouquet of flowers. f) (as a proper female name): short for either Cameron (as in Cameron Diaz) or Carmen (as in Carmen Electra) Urban Dictionary
To make a guest appearance at a social engagement or night out. Urban Dictionary
Briefly catching a glance at a girl's camel toe. Urban Dictionary
Verb: To attend a friends function, night out etc. out of obligation without the intention of hanging around very long. Urban Dictionary
As a noun, 1) a delicately carved relief on a jewel or plaque 2) a specific type of jeweler who creates personalized cameos 3) a neutral or offensive, depending on the situation, term for people that are physically healthy, but of a very pale skin complexion, kind of like Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter series. 4) a specialized jewelery store/business where personalized cameos are produced 5) an offensive term for a female who is so emotionally sensitive that she will literally start crying and faint at the site of a bouquet of flowers (sort of like Marie Antoinette's friend the Princesse de Lamballe) as a proper female name, 1) short for either Cameron (as in Cameron Diaz) or Carmen (as in Carmen Electra) Urban Dictionary
When you meet a group of people and you get that one person who wants to be a main part of the group but ends up being a outsider and dismissed by the rest of the group. Urban Dictionary
A small cinima in Belgrave, Victoria, Australia Urban Dictionary
A girl's name. She is "someone making a brief and vivid appearance or a delicately carved relief on a jewel or plaque". She's someone who is always very happy and outgoing. Cameos tend to not like confrontation that much, and are basically the easy-going one of a group that keeps the drama to a low. These girls also LOVE to draw and write and read. They typically like manga and anime, but not all have to. Cameos are just big goof-balls that always make sure that everyone is having fun. Not a lot of people can hate a Cameo because they are just so likable. Cameos also have tend to have amazing tastes in music and respect the classics. She also is a natural beauty who has no problem being herself and not caring what people think about her. Also, her morals are very important to her and she will break her easy-going mood to defend what she believes. She is also very good musically, and most likely plays the trumpet or some other brass instrument. Also, Cameos tend to be very clumsy but everyone loves her anyways Urban Dictionary
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