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lion-hunter

lion-hunter

9.3
A person who tries to be seen with famous people to get attention
  • noun
translation icon : cazador de celebridades
  • As a notorious lion-hunter, she never missed an opportunity to invite famous guests to her home.

Examples

  • The party was full of lion-hunters eager to be seen with celebrities.

  • He was more interested in being a lion-hunter than forming genuine friendships.

  • She is a well-known lion-hunter in the fashion industry.

  • Are you really a lion-hunter at the party?

  • As a notorious lion-hunter, she always surrounds herself with celebrities at her lavish parties.

  • The exclusive event attracted numerous lion-hunters seeking to network with famous personalities.

  • His reputation as a lion-hunter grew as he became friends with various influential figures.

Surface Forms

lion-hunter singular
lion-hunters plural

Morphology

lion-hunter = lion + hunter (semi-transparent) = lion + hunter

Compound components are clear, but the sense is a metaphorical extension (seeking prominent people) that requires cultural knowledge.

Etymology

Lion-hunter can also be used for a person who seeks famous guests; a helpful way to remember this is to think of lion as a 'famous' or powerful person and hunter as someone who looks for them, so a lion-hunter tries to attract or be seen with celebrities.