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2007-02-08 01:37:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay

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primadonna = a leading female opera singer

Nowadays the term often signifies a vain, obnoxious and temperamental person who, although irritating, cannot be done without. General Patton was a known Primadonna

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Originally used in opera companies, "prima donna" is Italian for "first lady". The term was used to designate the leading female singer in the opera company, to whom the prime roles would be given.

Legendarily, these "prima donnas" were often regarded as egotistical, unreasonable and irritable, with a rather high opinion of themselves, not shared by others.

2007-02-08 02:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by the truth 4 · 2 0

A Prima Donna can be another word for a diva, someone who thinks they're important, whether they are or not!

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2007-02-08 10:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by kittycat123 2 · 0 0

prima donna = leading lady in an opera. It means first lady.

2007-02-11 12:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by David S 2 · 0 0

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