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casting couch

noun

Definition of CASTING COUCH

:  a couch in an entertainment executive's office on which aspiring actresses are reputed to perform sexual acts in exchange for desired roles; broadly :  the practice of abusing one's power to obtain sexual partners
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First Known Use of CASTING COUCH

1931

Rhymes with CASTING COUCH

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