1. a professional actor or actress, especially one who is affected, theatrical, or overly dramatic
Usage: informal; chiefly British; often used with a mildly derogatory or humorous tone

Examples

• The old luvvie complained dramatically about the poor lighting in the theater.
• She's a bit of a luvvie, always quoting Shakespeare at dinner parties.
• The luvvies gathered backstage, exchanging air kisses and theatrical gossip.
• He became a luvvie after years of struggling in small productions.
• The award ceremony was full of luvvies giving overwrought acceptance speeches.