noun
- Plural of luvvy; actors or theatrical performers, especially those regarded as affected or self-important.
Usage: informal; chiefly British; often used with a mildly derogatory or humorous tone
Examples
- The luvvies gathered at the awards ceremony, air-kissing and exchanging compliments.
- She complained that the theater world was full of pretentious luvvies.
- The luvvies on stage delivered their lines with exaggerated emotion.
- He mocked the luvvies for their dramatic gestures and affected accents.
- The luvvies dominated the conversation at the after-party.