text: use of the word cameo (particular question)? while i realize that, in the strictest sense, the word "cameo" is a short appearance in a theatrical or literary work, i feel like it can be used more casually.  let me explain:  can i say something like this- "i heard julia made a cameo at mark's house last night."  assuming she truly stayed for five minutes and then bolted, would this use of the word make sense?  thanks. no i don't think you can. i mean, it doesn't even sound right...