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showstopping

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Showstopping (adj) means Amazing, like a true showstopper.

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1
Amazing, like a true showstopper.
"“You look absolutely showstopping. I hope you know that.” “Showstopping, is it? That's a new one.”" — J. P. Francis, The Major's Daughter (2014)
2
Very important or serious.
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Etymology

Formed from show and stopping.

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What is the meaning of showstopping?
"showstopping" (adj) means amazing, like a true showstopper.
What are the different meanings of showstopping?
"showstopping" has 2 main meanings: 1. Amazing, like a true showstopper; 2. Very important or serious.
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