Vocabulary Spotlight
Cameo
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: छोटा मगर खास रोल (chhota magar khaas role) – A brief but notable appearance by a famous person in a film, or a small role that leaves an impact.
Pronunciation
[kam-ee-oh]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Guest Role – अतिथि भूमिका (atithi bhoomika)
Related Words
Appearance – उपस्थिति (upasthiti)
Word Origin
“Cameo” shabd Italian se aaya hai jiska matlab hai “small piece of artwork.” Iska use aaj filmon mein chhote lekin impactful roles ke liye hota hai.
– “Cameo” originates from Italian, meaning a “small piece of artwork,” and now describes brief, memorable appearances in movies or plays.
Word Family
Noun: Cameo – छोटा मगर खास रोल (chhota magar khaas role)
Verb: Cameoed – छोटा मगर खास रोल निभाना (chhota magar khaas role nibhana)
Usage Examples
1. Film mein superstar ka cameo dekh kar audience khush ho gayi.
– The audience was thrilled to see the superstar’s cameo in the film.
2. Yeh movie unka cameo role ke liye yaad rahegi.
– This movie will be remembered for his cameo role.
Cultural Note
Bollywood aur Hollywood mein cameo roles kaafi popular hain jahan bade actors ek chhota magar impactful role play karte hain jo movie mein excitement badhata hai.
In Context
“Cameo” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi film ya play mein famous actor chhota par yaadgar role nibhata hai, jo audience ke dil par chhapas chhodta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Cameo” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Cameo” shabd ka origin kis language se hai?