CultureAugust 16, 2026

reprising

ri-PRY-zing

Definition

To repeat or perform a role, action, or piece of music that was previously performed by someone else.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'reprendre', meaning 'to take back' or 'take again', which itself comes from the Latin 're-' (again) and 'prehendere' (to grasp or seize).

In the news

Kathryn Hahn is reprising the role of Mother Gothel, meaning she is taking over the part originally voiced by Donna Murphy in the animated film.

Kathryn Hahn shares update on Disney's live-action Tangled

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Film-News.co.uk

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