show(1) (iou) and hippiedom (iou)

show(1) (iou)

show noun1. Also shew. ME.
[from the verb.]
I.
The action or an act of exhibiting or presenting something; (a) display. Now rare exc. in phrs. below. ME.
b. spec. A demonstration or display of military strength or of intention to take severe measures. Chiefly in make a show. M16.
a. A deceptive, unreal, or illusory appearance of some quality, feeling, activity, etc.; a feigned or misleading display; simulation, pretence. Also, a half-hearted or inadequate attempt or offer. E16.
L. Grant-Adamson Once they left the hotel his show of concern for her was dropped. Clive James His co-pilot made a great show of understanding the map.
b. A genuine appearance or display of some quality, feeling, activity, etc. L16.
S. Bellow Iva, with a show of temper unusual for her, banged on the wall. M. Edwardes A partial walkout at Longbridge with some show of support from Other factories.
c. Ostentatious display. Earliest in of show below. L16.
a. gen. External appearance; the visual aspect of a person or thing. Now rhet. or poet. M16.
b. A specified appearance; spec. a fine or striking appearance, an imposing display. Chiefly in make a show, make a fine show, make a good show, etc. L16.
B. Pym The dahlias round the mausoleum made quite a show.
c. An opportunity for achieving or displaying something; a chance, a possibility. Freq. in give a show, have a show. Now US, Austral., & NZ. L16.
A. D. Richardson As long as there is any show for us, we shall fight you.
a. An indication, sign, or trace of something. Now only in neg. contexts. M16.
Sir W. Scott No show or sign of greeting passed between the Earls.
b. An appearance or prospect of something to come. obsolete exc. dial. M17.
c. An indication of the presence of metal in a mine, oil in a well, etc. Also (Austral.), a mine. US & Austral. M18.
II.
A large display of objects for public viewing; esp. a temporary exhibition of a collection of pictures, objects, animals, etc., arranged for public inspection or purchase, or for a competition. L15.
cat show, dog show, flower show, etc.
Lancashire Life Others who have his pictures include Lord Rhodes..who has opened shows for him.
b. A display of objects casually brought or found together. rare. L17.
A person or thing exhibited or displayed as an object of interest; transf. a person whose unusual appearance attracts attention, curiosity, or mockery. M16.
G. Crabbe That marble arch, our sextons's favourite show.
b. A thing presented or exhibited as a specimen or sample. L16-M17.
a. A large spectacle organized as an Entertainment; a pageant, a procession, a ceremony. M16.
b. An exhibition or Entertainment featuring strange objects, wild animals, dancers, acrobats, etc., often held at a fair with a small charge for admission. Also, a booth or building where such a show is held. M18.
Punch-and-Judy show, puppet-show, etc.
R. Davies A Fat Lady..is almost a necessity for a show like Wanless's.
c. Any public display or Entertainment; spec. (a) a dramatic (esp. musical) performance in a theatre; (b) a showing of a Film in a cinema. M19.
S. Booth Hours before the show, kids were crowding outside. K. Vonnegut He never..took her on trips or to a show.
d. A light Entertainment programme on Television or Radio; gen. (N. Amer.) any broadcast. M20.
A. Road Doctor Who is a show with a reputation for encouraging young writers.
gen. A sight, a spectacle. Usu. with specifying word. L16.
Wordsworth That one upright twig..Studded with apples, a beautiful show!
A vision, an apparition. Long rare or obsolete. E17.
A matter, an affair, a concern. Also, a body or collection of people. colloq. L18.
Banker A central book-entry clearing system to keep the whole show in order.
A battle, a raid; a war. Military slang. L19.
III. techn.
Medicine. A discharge of blood-tinged mucus from the vagina as a forerunner of labour or menstruation. M18.
Mining. A lambent blue flame appearing above the ordinary flame of a candle or lamp when methane is present. Now rare or obsolete. M19.
Horse-racing. The third place in a race. Freq. attrib. N. Amer. E20.
Phrases: all over the show colloq. = all over the shop s.v. SHOP noun. a show of hands an indication of opinion etc. among a group of people by the raising of hands. bad show!, poor show!: expr. dismay or disapproval. big show Military slang a major battle campaign. for show for the sake of (mere) appearance or display. get the show on the road colloq. get started, begin an undertaking. give the show away, give the whole show away reveal the inadequacies or the truth of a matter. good show! expr. pleasure or approval. have a show of (long arch.) have the appearance of. in show in appearance; ostensibly, seemingly. Lord Mayor's Show: see LORD noun. make a show assume a deceptive appearance; pretend; (see also senses 1b, 3b above). make a show of (a) make a half-hearted attempt at (doing something); (b) exhibit for public viewing; esp. expose to public mockery or contempt. of show suitable for display; fine, splendid. on show being exhibited; on view. passing show: see PASSING adjective. poor show!: see bad show! above. put on a good show give a good account of oneself; do well. put on a poor show give a poor account of oneself; do poorly. put on a show, put up a show present a good appearance concealing the reality; put a good or brave face on something. put up a good show = put on a good show above. put up a poor show = put on a poor show above. run one's own show colloq. be independent. run the show: see RUN verb. steal the show: see STEAL verb. stop the show: see STOP verb. the show must go on things must carry on as planned despite difficulty etc.
Comb.: show band a jazz band which performs with verve and theatrical extravagance; a band which plays cover versions of popular songs; showbiz colloq. = show business below; showbizzy adjective (colloq.) characteristic of show business; showboat US a river steamer on which theatrical performances are given; colloq. a show-off; showboater US an actor on or manager of a showboat; showboating US the activity of giving theatrical performances on a showboat; show-box a box in which objects of curiosity are exhibited; esp. a box containing a peep-show; show business the Entertainment industry, esp. theatrical light Entertainment; show-card: used for advertising; showcase noun & verb (a) noun a glass case for exhibiting delicate or valuable articles in a shop, museum, etc.; fig. a place or medium for presenting something (esp. attractively) to General attention; (b) verb trans. display in or as in a showcase; show flat: decorated and furnished for exhibition as an advertisement to prospective buyers; showfolk = show-people below; showgirl (a) an actress who sings and dances in a musical, variety show, etc., esp. one selected more for looks than ability; (b) a model, a mannequin; show-glass a glass case for exhibiting valuable or delicate objects; show Home = show house (d) below; show house (a) a shop or Other building in which wares are displayed; (b) a house noted for its architectural Beauty, splendid furniture, etc., esp. one open to the public for viewing at certain times; (c) a building used for staging theatrical performances; a travelling theatre; (d) a house decorated and furnished for exhibition as an advertisement to prospective buyers, usu. on a new estate; showjump verb intrans. [back-form.] compete in showjumping competitions; showjumper a horse or rider competing in showjumping competitions; showjumping the sport of riding a horse over a prepared course of fences and Other obstacles, with penalty points for errors; show-people: connected with the presentation or performance of a show; show-piece (a) an item presented for exhibition or display; (b) an outstanding example or specimen; show-place (a) a place for public shows or spectacles, a theatre; (b) a mansion, estate, etc., which is regularly open to the public for viewing; a place much visited for its Beauty, antiquities, etc.; showreel Hist. a short Television or cinema programme or Film; showroom (a) a room in a factory, office building, etc., used for the display of goods or merchandise; (b) (usu. in pl.) the rooms in a large mansion which are regularly open to the public for viewing; show-stopper in a show, a performer, song, or item receiving prolonged applause; fig. anything which draws great attention and admiration; show-stopping adjective receiving prolonged applause or admiration; show trial a judicial trial accompanied by great publicity; spec. a prejudged trial of political dissidents, esp. by a communist government; show tune a popular tune from a light musical Entertainment; show-window a shop window in which goods are displayed; show-woman a woman who runs a show or who is employed to display goods etc.; a female guide; show wood the exposed wood of the frame of an upholstered chair.
showance noun (rare) display, appearance L19.
showish adjective = SHOWY L17-M18.

hippiedom (iou)

hippiedom noun. Also hippydom. M20.
[from hippie var. of HIPPY noun + -DOM.]
The condition or fact of being a hippy; the domain of hippies.

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