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
Mihkel-Estonian
Coyle[kɔil]
LishaLISH-əEnglish
LynseyLIN-zeeEnglish (Modern)
PerseusPUR-see-əs (English)Greek Mythology
LeenaLE:-nah (Finnish)Finnish, Estonian