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Reid Scott
/riːd skɒt/
Definition
1
An American actor known for his portrayal of charming yet morally ambiguous characters, most notably Dan Egan in the political satire series Veep.
2
A pop culture shorthand for an actor who excels at playing the 'lovable jerk' archetype in workplace comedies.
Examples
If your coworker starts speaking in rapid-fire insults and seems to be plotting a coup in the breakroom, check if you are secretly trapped in a Reid Scott performance.
Watching Reid Scott play a villain is basically watching a masterclass in how to look effortlessly handsome while being a complete disaster of a human being.
I told my boss I needed to improve my office presence, and he handed me a DVD of Reid Scott and told me to study his strategic smirk.