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performer(dictionary)

P. of W. (iou) and performer (iou)


P. of W. (iou)



P. of W. abbreviation.
Prince of Wales.

performer (iou)



performer noun. L16.
[from PERFORM + -ER1.]
A person who carries out or executes an undertaking, action, etc., esp. in a specified manner. L16.
R. Greene A fit performer of our enterprise.
b. An investment which yields a (high or low) return; esp. one which is profitable. Cf. PERFORM 2e. E20.
Times The shares have still easily been the poorest performers of any domestic bank this year.
A person who performs a part in a play, a piece of Music, etc., as a public exhibition of Art or skill; a person who takes part in a public Entertainment. E18.
C. Tomalin Katherine was always a performer She needed to enchant an audience. S. Rosenberg Intourist arranged gala concerts with top performers.
b. A person who tends to make a great fuss or show extreme anger. slang (chiefly Nautical). M20.