autograph

Definition

  • noun: the signature of a famous person
  • noun: something written or made with one's own hand
  • verb: to write your signature in or on (something)
  • verb: to write with one's own hand
  • synonyms: holograph, signmanual, inscription

Examples

  • I asked her to sign my 'autograph book'. [=a book with blank pages for people to sign]

  • There were several 'autograph' seekers/hounds outside the theater.

  • We asked her to 'autograph' [='sign'] her photograph/book.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Um, yeah, couldn't stop him. lf you can find an unsigned one, it's worth an absolute fortune. Excuse me. - Yes ? - Can l have your autograph ? Uh, sure. - What's your name ? - Rufus. What does it say ? That's my signature. And above it, it (..)
    1999 Notting Hill
  • (..) The tomatoes are ripe this afternoon. (women giggling) Well, what have we here? Can I have your autograph? You betcha. Can I have your autograph, too? You gonna be a pilot? Mm-hmm! (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can
  • (..) I saw parked out front? Yeah. One of them. ? Well, it takes my breath away... ? So, think I could get an autograph? ? ...I can hardly wait to hold you ? ? Feel my arms around you... ? Do you have a pen in your room? (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can