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Typecast Definition & Meaning

typecast
verb
  1. cast repeatedly in the same kind of role
  2. identify as belonging to a certain type; "Such people can practically be typed"

"Typecast" in song lyrics

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  • "and left to show this, to those who typecast"
    3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect

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Frequently asked questions

What does typecast mean?
cast repeatedly in the same kind of role identify as belonging to a certain type; "Such people can practically be typed"
What part of speech is typecast?
Typecast is a verb.
How many definitions does typecast have?
Typecast has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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