stage fright

See also: stagefright

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Etymology

stage +‎ fright

Noun

stage fright (uncountable)

  1. (uncountable) A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.
    I did some guest-speaking at the middle school last year, and I experienced some stage fright before and during my first presentation.
    1. (euphemistic) Synonym of paruresis

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