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chorus boy

noun

Definition of chorus boy

: a young man who sings or dances in the chorus of a theatrical production (such as a musical or revue)

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 One of its lead producers is from L.A., and ones of its chorus boys is quite popular among audience members with eyes. — Craig Nakano, latimes.com, "What time are the Tony Awards? It’s (ridiculously) complicated," 9 June 2019

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First Known Use of chorus boy

1943, in the meaning defined above

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