casting couch

cast·ing couch

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kas-ting, kah-sting kouch or for 6, 14, kooch]
- /ˈkæs tɪŋ, ˈkɑ stɪŋ kaʊtʃ or for 6, 14, kutʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kas-ting, kah-sting kouch or for 6, 14, kooch]
- /ˈkæs tɪŋ, ˈkɑ stɪŋ kaʊtʃ or for 6, 14, kutʃ/

Definitions of casting couch words

noun casting couch a couch on which a casting director is said to seduce women seeking a part in a film or play 3
noun casting couch the practice of demanding sexual favors in return for casting a performer in a film, TV program, etc. 3
noun casting couch a couch in the office of a casting director, supposedly used with actors or actresses willing to trade sexual favors for roles. 1
noun casting couch (Slang) A sofa on which a jobseeker is expected to perform sexual acts in return for a part in a film or other job. 0
noun casting couch (Idiomatic) SLA The situation as described above. 0

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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