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stage whisper
noun
: a loud whisper by an actor that can be heard by the audience but which the other actors on the stage pretend not to hear
: a loud whisper that is intended to be heard by everyone
Full Definition of STAGE WHISPER
1
: a loud whisper by an actor that is audible to the spectators but is supposed for dramatic effect not to be heard by one or more of the actors
2
: an audible whisper
— stage–whisper verb
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First Known Use of STAGE WHISPER
1864
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