stage-fright

A form of stage fright — 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.

Meanings

nounstage-fright (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of stage fright.
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