terpster

English

Etymology

terp +‎ -ster

Noun

terpster (plural terpsters)

  1. (slang, dated) A dance performer.
    • 1950, Billboard, volume 62, number 38, page 50:
      This year, the London terpsters are offering only two of their famous full-lengthers, Swan Lake and Sleeping Princess, altho their own two-act version of Giselle will get a preem unveiling here.
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