Definition of "celeb" []

• Informal A celebrity. (noun)

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• "They've been trying this attack since the McCain-Palin "celeb" ads more than two years ago, so it's about time it finally took hold!"
• "After TV theme song dance night, one celeb is out during "Dancing With the Stars" (ABC at 9) results, though not before Jason Derulo and Shakira perform."
• "The celeb is greeted with the words "Thank God you're here," and the hilarity of improv ensues."