売(う)れっ子(こ)

うれっこ
noun
popular person, in-demand person
1. popular person, in-demand person, hot commodity
A person who is currently very popular and in high demand, especially in entertainment, business, or creative fields. Implies someone whose services or appearances are actively sought after.
彼女(かのじょ)は今(いま)売(う)れっ子(こ)の女優(じょゆう)だ。
She is a popular actress right now.
売(う)れっ子(こ)の作家(さっか)は毎月(まいつき)締(し)め切(き)りに追(お)われている。
The in-demand author is chased by deadlines every month.
デビューからわずか一年(いちねん)で売(う)れっ子(こ)になり、テレビに出(で)ない日(ひ)はないほどだ。
Within just one year of debuting, she became hugely popular — there isn't a day she's not on TV.

USAGE:
Typically used for entertainers, writers, designers, and other professionals whose popularity is measured by demand for their work. Carries a positive connotation of success and desirability. The っ子(こ) suffix is colloquial and adds a familiar tone.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 売(う)れっ子(こ)女優(じょゆう): popular actress
  • 売(う)れっ子(こ)作家(さっか): in-demand author
  • 売(う)れっ子(こ)タレント: popular TV personality
  • 売(う)れっ子(こ)になる: become popular/in-demand

SIMILAR WORDS:
売(う)れっ子(こ) emphasizes being in high demand professionally. 人気者(にんきもの) (popular person) is broader and can apply to anyone well-liked, not just professionals.

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