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crowd-pleaser

noun crowd-pleas·er \ ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-zər \

Definition of crowd-pleaser

:one (such as a performer or product) that is notably or reliably popular or appealing
  • a flamboyant crowd-pleaser given to mad feats of daring
  • —Tony Hendra
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crowd-pleasing

play \ˈkrau̇d-ˌplē-ziŋ\ adjective

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crowd-pleaser

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Definition of crowd-pleaser for English Language Learners

  • : a person, performance, or food that most people like

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