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Jumble (iou)



Jumble noun2. slang. M20.
[Alt. of John Bull.]
A white person.

show 2, noun (oh)



2 W1S1 n
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1 ?performance?
2 ?tv/Radio?
3 ?collection of things to see?
4 on show
5 a show of something
6 ?pretended act?
7 for show
8 ?colourful scene?
9 ?competition?
10 ?event/situation?
11 put up a good/poor etc show
12 let's get this show on the road
13 (jolly) good show
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?PERFORMANCE?
[C] a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jokes
::I enjoyed the show immensely.
::The show starts at 7:30 pm.
::They've come to town to see a Broadway show.
::Perry was the star of the show .
-see also floor show , roadshow
?TV/Radio?
[C] a programme on Television or on the Radio
::a TV show
::a Television quiz show (=a show in which people compete to answer questions)
::The senator appeared on the CBS show 'Face the Nation'.
::Presenter Fiona Harper will be Hosting the show (=introducing guests) .
-see also chat show , game show , talk show
?COLLECTION OF THINGS TO SEE?
[C] an occasion when a lot of similar things are brought together in one place so that people can come and look at them
::the Paris Boat Show
::a Fashion show for charity
::Kelly has a show of her latest work opening shortly.
on show
being shown to the public
::Paintings by Matisse are on show at the New York Gallery.
::The designer clothes will go on show in Chicago next month.
::Local antiques will be put on show in a new building especially built for the collection.
a show of sth
an occasion when someone deliberately shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality
::I felt I should make a show of dignity.
::The award will be seen as a show of support.
show of strength/force
::a strong and determined show of force by the police
?PRETENDED ACT?
[singular, U] when you pretend to do or feel something
-synonym pretence pretence show of
::a show of gratitude
::Susan put on a show of regret all day.
::The waiter made a show of wiping the table.
for show
with the purpose of looking attractive or impressive rather than being useful
::He does actually play his guitar - it's not just for show.
?COLOURFUL SCENE?
[singular] an impressive scene, especially one that is very colourful
show of
::a glorious show of colour in the rose Garden
::Maple trees put on their best show in the autumn.
?COMPETITION?
[C] a competition between similar things or animals to choose the best
::The dog show was being held in the Agricultural Hall.
?EVENT/SITUATION?
[singular] informal something which is being done or organized
::We need to find someone to run the show (=be in charge) .
put up a good/poor etc show
informal to perform, play etc well or badly
::Our team put up a pretty good show, but we lost in the end.
let's get this show on the road
spoken used to tell people it is time to start working or start a journey
(jolly) good show
BrE old-fashioned spoken used to express your approval of something
-see also steal the show at steal 1 (4)