Transcription
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- [shoh-stop-er]
- /ˈʃoʊˌstɒp ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shoh-stop-er]
- /ˈʃoʊˌstɒp ər/
Definitions of showstopping word
- noun showstopping Theater. a performer or performance that wins enthusiastic or prolonged applause. 1
- noun showstopping a spectacularly arresting or appealing person or thing: This bright plaid suit is a real show-stopper. 1
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Origin of showstopping
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50
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Parts of speech for Showstopping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
showstopping popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
showstopping usage trend in Literature
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