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noun
Alternative form of MC in its senses as
Master of ceremonies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Alternative form of MC in its senses as
A rapper.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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verb
To act as the master of ceremonies (for).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive
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verb
To rap as part of a hip-hop performance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: master of ceremonies, host
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: entertainer
Narrower terms: compere, Lord of Misrule, question master, quizmaster, ringmaster, toastmaster, symposiarch, Sullivan, Ed Sullivan, Edward Vincent Sullivan
verb
act as a master of ceremonies
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: compere
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: host
History
Pronunciation spelling of MC (“master of ceremonies”).
Across languages
20 source translations are retained for this English entry.
