stage-door Johnny



stage-door Johnny

A man who spends a lot of time at a theater so as to seek the romantic attention, favor, or company of an actress. Ms. Gabler is such a stunning beauty that she always has some stage-door Johnny or another waiting for her after the curtain falls each night.
See also: johnny

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nausicaa-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Hawk[hɔ:k]
LarkLAHRKEnglish (Rare)
CliffordKLIF-ərdEnglish
Adlington['ædliŋtən]
Gilbert['gilbət]