toastkeeper
/ˈtəʊstˌkiːpə/nounVerified NewAlso in: Toastwächter (Deutsch) · brindiguardián (Español) · toastgardien (Français)
The designated glass-raiser who times the toast and mouths the words to latecomers.
The toastkeeper watches the room, the glasses, and the guest of honor, and calls the moment. Their "to—" is the party's bell. Latecomers are briefed mid-sentence and raise anything, which the toastkeeper accepts, because presence is the toast.
Etym. — toast + keeper — the official of the raised glass.
Rel. — toastgather · speechvolunteer
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