walking gentleman
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A male actor who usually fills subordinate parts which require a gentlemanly appearance but few words.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “walking gentleman” mean?
A male actor who usually fills subordinate parts which require a gentlemanly appearance but few words.
Is “walking gentleman” formal or informal?
walking gentleman is generally dated, slang.