# stage fright

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.
2. Synonym of paruresis.

## Etymology
From stage + fright.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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