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emcee


2emcee

verb
em·ceedem·cee·ing

Definition of EMCEE

transitive verb
: to act as master of ceremonies of <emcee an awards dinner>
intransitive verb
: to act as master of ceremonies
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Examples of EMCEE

  1. She agreed to emcee at an awards dinner.

First Known Use of EMCEE

1937

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