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Hitchcock

Noun

Definition: Alfred Hitchcock, an English film director and producer widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema.

Sample Sentence: Hitchcock's suspenseful films, such as "Psycho" and "Vertigo," continue to captivate audiences to this day.

Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the style or themes used by Alfred Hitchcock in his films.

Sample Sentence: The movie had a Hitchcockian feel to it, with its eerie suspense and unexpected plot twists.

Verb

Definition: To direct or produce a film using techniques similar to those employed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Sample Sentence: The director successfully Hitchcocked the thriller by infusing it with tension and suspense.

Local

Definition: A colloquial term used to refer to a portable toilet or outhouse.

Sample Sentence: The campsite only had basic facilities, so we had to use the Hitchcock behind the trees.