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thesp en · NOUN

Etymology

Clipping of thespian.

Meanings

1. (informal) An actor.
   • For this particular storytelling approach to work, however, audiences must also find themselves seduced by the figures in question — a tall order in a movie that’s overwritten, over-scored and wildly overacted by thesps who should all know better. 2016 February 16, Peter Debruge, “Film Review: ‘Genius’”, in Variety, retrieved 31 Mar 2021:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
thesps	Number=Plur		lexicographic

thesp en · VERB

Etymology

Clipping of thespian.

Meanings

1. (informal) To act (perform in a play etc.).
   • The play is expertly thesped by a competent cast of actors […] 1947 April 5, Billboard:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
thesps	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
thesped	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
thesped	Tense=Past		lexicographic
thesping	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic