stage whisper

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A line that is performed on stage as if it were whispered, but is spoken loud enough for…

   A line that is performed on stage as if it were whispered, but is spoken loud enough for the audience to hear.

   • '[…]When the division was announced, he chuckled exceedingly, and in a stage whisper exclaimed, "Grey is check-mated !" '
   • Near to the audience the stage whisper was not much louder, although more distinct, than an ordinary whisper in private life.
2. 2

   Any loud whisper intended to be overheard.

3. 3

   To perform a stage whisper.

   • The duet was embellished with stage-whispered solos [...]
   • “The captain's voice, by G–!” said the stage-whispering ruffian, and both robbers fled by the way of the back door, shutting off their bull's-eye as they ran.
   • [...] Bobbie sprang at me like a leopardess. “What on earth are you fooling about for like this, Bertie?” she stage-whispered.

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