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

Synonyms and Antonyms for Cameo

The word "cameo" in example sentences

This cameo is the reason why Connery got bumped to the number two position on the list. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This cameo is a perfect example of playing against type, and it probably has something to do with a bit of an Alice Cooper re-emergence around the early nineties. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They come and make what we call cameo appearances, but as a group, they didn't hang. ❋ Nathaniel Livingston (2004)

One of the great pleasures of Barney's Version, the opening night feature of the Hamptons International Film Festival, was the parade of Canadian filmmakers in cameo roles: David Cronenberg, Atom Egoyan, among them. ❋ Regina Weinreich (2010)

After always being teased mercilessly about being from Canada, Robin tries to show everyone that she's got what it takes to be a real New York resident on "How I Met Your Mother" (CBS at 8), which has a cameo from the one and only Maury Povich. ❋ Post (2010)

I just hope that superman cameo is still in the movie. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Great List, the Bill Murray cameo is probably one of the best things about “Zombieland” (the other of which include Woody Harrelson, and hot chicks blowing up Zombies … which basically guarantees four stars in my book.) ❋ Unknown (2010)

I wonder what Shamalongadindong's cameo is going to be? ❋ Unknown (2010)

In 1999, the Albert Brooks comedy "The Muse" featured a cameo from the filmmaker, depicting him as someone unsure of what to do next. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And hope you stayed to the end to see a cameo from the great John Amos, playing second fiddle to a dog named Stanley. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“We actually had a whole Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong thing, where we were going to have them get into a wrestling match at the door of the capsule, like who goes first,” Levy said of a planned cameo from the lunar trotting pair. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Shatner cameo is reminiscent of the one from Free Enterprise, a nerdy movie I adored leik whoa. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Though Hatcher's cameo is short & mdash; much shorter than her Lois & Clark co-star Dean Cain, who appeared in Season 7 as an immortal doctor harvesting Kryptonite-infected body parts from meteor freaks & mdash; her appearance is for the fans. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Philadelphia Phillies need more than a cameo from the 2007 NL MVP to beat the New York Mets. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The Picasso Flop is billed as "A Texas Hold 'Em Mystery," and while you don't have to know anything about the game to enjoy the book, knowing a little would probably add to the fun, since a number of real players appear in cameo (and even larger) roles. ❋ Bill Crider (2007)

"It's the kind of Canadian character study that takes its pacing queues from its wintry setting and its multicharacter miseries and sexual awakenings from the Atom Egoyan playbook (a Callum Keith Rennie cameo is requisite); for a while [director Amnon] Buchbinder balances it all with aplomb, allowing [Daniel] MacIvor's generous, giving acting to take center stage." ❋ Unknown (2007)

The Egyptians also were perfectly acquainted with working in cameo (anaglyph) and rilievo, as may be seen in the cavo rilievo of the finest of their hieroglyphs. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Desperado: I love the opening to the film with Buscemi and Tarantino's cameo is good for a laugh. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Meli - the director cameo is a fun bit of "hey, look, it's fill-in-the-blank" that has a rich cinematic history and I'm all for it. ❋ Unknown (2006)

[Michael Vick] was on Madden NFL to make a cameo of him saying "[EA Sports], [it's in the game]!" ❋ Refuze (2005)

A cameo [role]. ❋ Kung-Fu Jesus (2004)

two people in conversation: person a) my sister is an [art student]. she wants to be a cameo later, maybe open her own cameo. person b) your sister is already is already a cameo.. She looks like, [I dare say], a female version of [Draco Malfoy] person a): lol. you forgot to mention that my sister's name is Carmen ❋ Sexydimma (2013)

[Casey]: Are you going to the [Le Tigre] show? [Bianca]: Maybe. I might make a cameo. ❋ Katherine Heathcliffe (2005)

"[Dude], [check out] that cameo ([pointing])". ❋ Pussymonster6969 (2010)

Friend: [What are you going] to do tonight? You: I'm supposed to go out, but my friend has a party that I have to cameo before [I can do anything]. or in noun form: I don't want to go but I have to at least make a [cameo appearance]. ❋ Houston Jc (2009)

two people in conversatio: person a) my sister is an [art student]. she wants to be a [cameo] later, maybe open her own cameo place. person b) your sister is already is already a cameo.. She looks like, [I dare say], a female version of Draco Malfoy person a): lol. you forgot to mention that my sister's name is Carmen and her friends call her [Cameo]. ❋ Sexydimma (2012)

person 1 "did you see [that film] last night"cameo "yeh [it was funny] [wan] it" Person 1 "shut up i wasn't talking to you" Person 2 "(lol) your a camoe" ❋ Its All Free (2010)

They [play] [movies] at the [Cameo] ❋ VanAce (2005)

Wow, that girl is an amazing [drawer]! She MUST be a [Cameo]! Hey, her [wifey's] name is Julia, right? Oh, then she's a Cameo! Did you just see her trip over her own feet? Hahahaa she can be SUCH a [CAMEO]! ❋ Xx L_Is_A_Hot_Babee Xx (2010)

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