cameo appearance
nounUK /ˈkæmiəʊ əˈpɪərəns/
US /ˈkæmioʊ əˈpɪrəns/
A cameo appearance is when a famous person shows up for just a tiny moment in a movie or show.
The director made a quick cameo appearance in the final scene of the film.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short but noticeable part played by a well-known actor in a film or play.
Her cameo appearance as the shopkeeper delighted fans.
3. A small, decorative carving or piece of jewelry, often with a raised profile.
She wore a cameo appearance brooch pinned to her coat.
4. A brief but memorable moment of someone or something in an event.
The old car made a cameo appearance at the parade.