prima donna
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pri·ma don·na
noun \ˌpri-mə-ˈdä-nə, ˌprē-\ plural prima donnas
Definition of PRIMA DONNA
1
: a principal female singer in an opera or concert organization
2
: a vain or undisciplined person who finds it difficult to work under direction or as part of a team
See Examples of PRIMA DONNA
- The actress is a temperamental prima donna.
- We are looking for team players, not prima donnas.
Origin of PRIMA DONNA
Italian, literally, first lady
First Known Use: 1782
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