cameoing
Making fleeting appearance
Cameoing is making a brief appearance, especially in a film, television show, or other performance.
The term comes from cameo, a small decorative carving, extended to mean a minor role featuring a notable person: She's cameoing in the new Marvel film.
The word also applies to brief appearances in other contexts: The senator has been cameoing at fundraisers across the state.
Brief role by outsider
- bit partSmall acting role
- walk-onSmall nonspeaking role
- one-offSingular, unrepeated instance
- fleeting momentTransient instant
pop-in · drop-by · fan service
Fame-based influence
- famous faceWidely recognized public figure
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- notableWorthy of attention
recognizable · VIP · household name · Stan Lee · inside joke
Not anticipated beforehand
- shock valueCapacity to disturb
- revealMake something visible
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- audience reactionSpectators' expressed response
Enormously successful entertainment property
- scene-stealingOutperforming others onstage
- shootingDischarging a weapon
- deleted sceneRemoved portion of film
- extended cutLengthened version of film
Limited engagement for outsider
- talk showBroadcast featuring host-guest conversations
- late-nightOccurring after dark
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- binge-worthyCompelling enough for marathons
sweeps week · season finale · reunion episode · limited series
guest appearance
Brief role by outsider
star power
Fame-based influence
- famous faceWidely recognized public figure
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
- iconPictorial screen symbol
notable · recognizable · VIP · household name · Stan Lee · inside joke
unexpected
Not anticipated beforehand
- shock valueCapacity to disturb
- revealMake something visible
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
audience reaction · viral moment · plot twist · unannounced · surprise reveal
blockbuster
Enormously successful entertainment property
- scene-stealingOutperforming others onstage
- shootingDischarging a weapon
- deleted sceneRemoved portion of film
guest spot
Limited engagement for outsider
- talk showBroadcast featuring host-guest conversations
- late-nightOccurring after dark
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
binge-worthy · sweeps week · season finale · reunion episode · limited series
cameoingstarring
Playing the lead role
headlining · leading · fronting · co-starring · anchoring