Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

showstopper

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.38 in modern English

Syllables
show-stop-per
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.

noun

Any impediment that prevents all further progress.

noun

Any impediment that prevents all further progress.

Etymology

From show + stopper.

Inflected Forms

showstoppers (plural) show-stopper (alternative) show stopper (alternative)

Phrases

deal breaker

Frequently Paired Words

showstopping deal breaker

Synonyms

blocker show-stopper stopper

Questions

What does showstopper mean?
A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.
Where does showstopper come from?
From show + stopper.

How to pronounce showstopper

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