fourth wall



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fourth wall

The imaginary barrier separating performers in a TV show, film, or play from the audience. I hate those shows that break the fourth wall—I don't want to feel like the characters are having a conversation with me! Stay in character and don't break the fourth wall!
See also: fourth, wall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kristinekris-TEEN (English), kris-TEE-nə (German)Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, English, German
Raghnaid-Scottish
Apostolos-Greek
CherokeeCHER-ə-keeEnglish (Rare)
LynnLINEnglish
Thera-Dutch