PRIMA DONNA


Meaning of PRIMA DONNA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pri:mə dɒnə ]

( prima donnas)

1.

A prima donna is the main female singer in an opera.

Her career began as prima donna with the Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company.

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe someone as a prima donna , you disapprove of them because they think they can behave badly or get what they want because they have a particular talent.

Nobody who comes to this club is allowed to behave like a prima donna.

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

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