thesp

Etymology

Clipping of thespian.

thesp means an actor. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

An actor.“For this particular storytelling approach to work, however, audiences must also find themselves seduced by the figures in question — a tall order in a movie that’s overwritten, over-scored and wildly overacted by thesps who should all know better.”

verb

To act (perform in a play etc.).“The play is expertly thesped by a competent cast of actors […]”