stage fright

== English == === Alternative forms === stagefright, stage-fright === Etymology === From stage +‎ fright. === Pronunciation === === Noun === stage fright (uncountable) (uncountable) 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. (euphemistic) Synonym of paruresis. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== performance anxiety