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Rarecameo
The correct spelling is cameo.
How to pronounce cameo
noun
IPA: /ˈkæm.iː.əʊ/
Say it like: Cam-eo
The correct spelling is cameo. A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief. For example: "Famous comic book writer Stan Lee had a cameo in the Spider-Man movie. He was on screen for perhaps ten seconds, but aficionados distinctly remember him."
Usage Examples
“Famous comic book writer Stan Lee had a cameo in the Spider-Man movie. He was on screen for perhaps ten seconds, but aficionados distinctly remember him.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief.
- 2.A single very brief appearance, especially by a prominent celebrity in a movie or song.
verb
- 1.To appear in a cameo role.
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