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
Ade (2)-Frisian
MarcMAHRHK (French)French, Catalan, Welsh
Sanda-Romanian, Croatian
JohnathonJAHN-a-thanEnglish
Cosmin-Romanian
Peggy['pegi]