Cebuano
n. 1. preliminary boxing bouts before the main events; 1a. boxer who fights only in preliminary bouts, usually in four rounds; 2. a short play or skit presented before a longer and more elaborate production; v. be, become a curtain raiser. Pirmi ka lang magkurtin rísir, wà giyud mamin-ibintir, You are always used as a curtain raiser. You never fight in a main event. Ang ímung áwit mauy ikurtin rísir sa dílì pa ang banggà, Your song will be made the curtain raiser for the contest.