celebutante

noun ce·leb·u·tante \sə-ˈle-byu̇-ˌtänt\

Definition of CELEBUTANTE

: a debutante who has attracted such media attention as to be considered a celebrity

blend of celebrity and debutante

First Known Use: 1939

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