upstager

up·stage  (pstj)

adv.

Toward, at, or on the rear part of a stage.

adj.

1. Of or relating to the rear part of a stage.

2. Informal Haughty; aloof.

n. (pstj)

The rear part of a stage, away from the audience.

tr.v. (p-stj) up·staged, up·stag·ing, up·stag·es

1. To distract attention from (another performer) by moving upstage, thus forcing the other performer to face away from the audience.

2. To divert attention or praise from; force out of the spotlight: a vice president who repeatedly tried to upstage the president.

3. To treat haughtily.

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up·stager n.

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upstager - a selfish actor who upstages the other actors actor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer