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1showboat
noun show·boat \ˈshō-ˌbōt\
: a large boat that has a theater and a group of performers and that gives plays at towns and cities along a river
: a person (such as an athlete) who behaves or performs in a way that is meant to attract the attention of a lot of people
Full Definition of SHOWBOAT
1
: a river steamship containing a theater and carrying a troupe of actors to give plays at river communities
2
: one who tries to attract attention by conspicuous behavior
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First Known Use of SHOWBOAT
1869
Rhymes with SHOWBOAT
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2showboat
intransitive verb
: to behave or perform in a way that is meant to attract the attention of a lot of people
Full Definition of SHOWBOAT
: to behave in a conspicuous or ostentatious manner : show off
— show·boat·er noun
First Known Use of SHOWBOAT
1951
Related to SHOWBOAT
- Synonyms
- act up, clown (around), fool around, horse around, hotdog, monkey (around), cut up, show off, skylark
SHOWBOAT Defined for Kids
showboat
noun show·boat \ˈshō-ˌbōt\
Definition of SHOWBOAT for Kids
: a river steamboat used as a traveling theater
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