bit part

noun

1. bit ²( def 6 ).

bit part

noun

1. a very small acting role with few lines to speak

Word History and Origins

Origin of bit part¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Tambor began his on-screen career with a bit part as a medical examiner in an episode of Kojak in 1977.

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At most, each could play a bit part before being dispatched forthwith.

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Unfortunately, Opening Ceremony Creative Director Konstantin Ernst said that the duo's role would in fact be "a bit-part at best".

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Ron Howard even cast him in a bit part in his 1986 movie Gung Ho.

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Garren James—that would be the owner of Cowboys4Angels.com (who has a bit part on Gigolos).

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