hip3 coeng4怯場怯场
Jyutpinghip3 coeng4
Yalehip chèuhng
Definition
To have stage fright; to feel nervous, lost, or flustered when facing an audience or a camera.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the psychological pressure of being observed by an audience or camera. It captures the sudden loss of composure or freezing up that occurs in high pressure performance situations. While often used for formal stages, it is equally common for casual situations like giving a toast at a wedding or speaking in a meeting.
Examples
Will you get stage fright during your first stage performance?
He is usually very bold, but who knew he would get stage fright as soon as he saw the camera.
Related words
Common phrases
because of stage fright
afraid of getting stage fright
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general nervousness or anxiety. It is strictly reserved for performance or public speaking contexts where one is expected to deliver something in front of others.
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