walking gentleman

noun

A male actor who usually fills subordinate parts which require a gentlemanly appearance but few words.

Meanings

nounwalking gentleman (plural walking gentlemen)

plural walking gentlemen

  1. datedslangentertainmentA male actor who usually fills subordinate parts which require a gentlemanly appearance but few words.
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APA

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Chicago

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