triple threat

noun

An entertainer who can act, dance, and sing equally well (also known as "all rounder")

Meanings

nountriple threat (plural triple threats)

plural triple threats · alternative triple-threater · alternative triple threater

  1. A person who is talented in three areas.
    1. informalAn entertainer who can act, dance, and sing equally well (also known as "all rounder")
    2. informalA musician who is equally talented as an instrumentalist, singer and songwriter.
    3. informalA person in the film industry who can write, produce and direct.
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