English · Idiom Historical

star it

Preserved but no longer current.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To perform as the centre of attraction, with inferior subordinates to set off one’s abilities.—Theatrical.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm trung tâm thu hút với người hỗ trợ kém

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Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Sun & moon Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “star it” mean?

To perform as the centre of attraction, with inferior subordinates to set off one’s abilities.—Theatrical.

Is “star it” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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