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    [Verb]  | "show" | \ ˈshō \


    1: to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit

    2: to offer for sale

    3: to present as a public spectacle : perform


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English shewen, showen, from Old English scēawian to look, look at, see:; akin to Old High German scouwōn to look, look at, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on one's guard;

    [Noun]  | "show" 


    1: a demonstrative display

    2: outward appearance

    3: a false semblance : pretense


    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun]  | "air show" 


    1: an exhibition of aircraft and aviation skills


    Origin: 1912 ;

    [Noun]  | "chat show" 


    1: talk show


    Origin: 1969 ;

    [Noun]  | "dog and pony show" 


    1: an often elaborate public relations or sales presentation; also : an elaborate or overblown affair or event


    Origin: 1949 ;

    [Noun]  | "dumb show" 


    1: a part of a play presented in pantomime

    2: signs and gestures without words : pantomime


    Origin: 1563 ;

    [Noun]  | "floor show" 


    1: a series of acts presented in a nightclub


    Origin: 1927 ;

    [Noun]  | "freak show" 


    1: an exhibition (such as a sideshow) featuring freaks of nature


    Origin: 1887 ;

    [Noun]  | "game show" 


    1: a television program on which contestants compete for prizes in a game (such as a quiz)


    Origin: 1958 ;

    [Noun]  | "horror show" 


    1: something difficult to deal with or watch


    Origin: circa 1959 ;

    [Verb]  | "shows" 


    1: to present so as to invite notice or attention;


      * e.g., " ... fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block "





    2: to make known (something abstract) through outward signs;


      * e.g., " ... the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly "





    3: to gain full recognition or acceptance of;


      * e.g., " ... that shows we're right "





    [Verb]  | "show" 


    1: to present so as to invite notice or attention;


      * e.g., " ... fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block "





    2: to make known (something abstract) through outward signs;


      * e.g., " ... the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly "





    3: to gain full recognition or acceptance of;


      * e.g., " ... that shows we're right "





    [Verb]  | "shows up (for)" 


    1: as in attends;




    [Verb]  | "shows off" 


    1: to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior;


      * e.g., " ... the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started "



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    2: to present so as to invite notice or attention;


      * e.g., " ... she just wants to show off her new jewelry "



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    [Verb]  | "shows up" 


    1: to come into view;


      * e.g., " ... normally, one doesn't see them, but the actress's wrinkles show up in the close-ups "





    2: to get to a destination;


      * e.g., " ... the band showed up an hour late "





    3: to reveal the true nature of;


      * e.g., " ... were shown up for what they really are "





    [Noun]  | "shows" 


    1: an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect;


      * e.g., " ... the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus "



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    2: a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive;


      * e.g., " ... her concern for the less fortunate is all just a big show "



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    3: outward and often deceptive indication;


      * e.g., " ... a false show of strength that fooled the enemy "



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    [Noun]  | "show" 


    1: an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect;


      * e.g., " ... the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus "



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    2: a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive;


      * e.g., " ... her concern for the less fortunate is all just a big show "



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    3: outward and often deceptive indication;


      * e.g., " ... a false show of strength that fooled the enemy "



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    [Noun]  | "horror shows" 


    [Noun]  | "raree-shows" 


    1: an elaborate, visually exciting show or event;


      * e.g., " ... no longer the mechanisms by which nominees are actually chosen, party conventions are mostly raree-shows for rallying the faithful "



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    [Noun]  | "raree-show" 


    1: an elaborate, visually exciting show or event;


      * e.g., " ... no longer the mechanisms by which nominees are actually chosen, party conventions are mostly raree-shows for rallying the faithful "



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     [ "shows" ]

    1: being ridiculous or acting absurd; usually in an outrageous or scandalous fashion that may involve sex, drugs, and partying

      * e.g.,  ... She is shows! 

     [ "shows" ]

    1: secret slang term for marijuana.

      * e.g.,  ... yo, did you do the shows? 

     [ "showe showe" ]

    1: Slang for shower(washing). n. pronounced: (shou shou)

      * e.g.,  ... I'm going to take a showe showe. 

     [ "show show" ]

    1: Anyting Dat Yoo Fink Is Gud

      * e.g.,  ... Dem Kickz Are Show Show. 

     [ "no show" ]

    1: (n.) A person who signs up or talks about attending certain events, but never shows up.

      * e.g.,  ... Fred: Hey, where is Bob? I have his name here on the sign up sheet. 

     [ "The Show" ]

    1: Major League Baseball, esp. when contrasted with the minor leagues.

      * e.g.,  ... In his first inning after being called up to the Majors, the young pitcher gave up a towering home run. The commentators just chuckled and said, "Welcome to the Show, kid." 

     [ "for show" ]

    1: Knowing something for certian.

      * e.g.,  ... "She was a hoe, for show." 

     [ "No-show" ]

    1:  Verb: To not show up to an event/work/etcetera

      * e.g.,  ...  He was supposed to come to work today, but because he had a hangover, he no-showed. 


     [ "No-show" ]

    2:  Noun: Someone who does not show up to an event/work/etcetera

      * e.g.,  ...  He was supposed to come to work today, but because he had a hangover, he was a no-show. 

     [ "show" ]

    1: cheap concert

      * e.g.,  ... are you going to the (insert band name) show tonight? 

     [ "show" ]

    1: a show is a mini concert usually consisting of small, local bands. they are usually really low key and are usually really cheap. these shows are where all the scene, broXcore and hxc kids hang out at. they usually consist of five to nine bands that are either alright or really good, but sutimes the bands really sukk but then all the kids just go chill outside

      * e.g.,  ... hey, are you ging to the fire in the morgue show saturday night??? fire in the morgue is a local band from morgan hill, CA that plays alot of shows 

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