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
Lihi-Hebrew
SallySAL-eeEnglish
Annabellaahn-nah-BEL-lah (Italian), an-ə-BEL-ə (English)Italian, English (Modern)
BramBRAHMEnglish, Dutch
Iudas-Biblical Latin
MandiMAN-deeEnglish