noun
General Slang
a show
uh SHOW · noun · informal
A mess; something embarrassing or unattractive.
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When something looks awful or is a shambles, it is 'a show' or 'an absolute show'.
“Her curly blow looks an absolute show.”
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a show In A Sentence
Her curly blow looks an absolute show.
Origin & Usage
Liverpool idiom, from making a spectacle or 'show' of oneself.
Variants
an absolute show
People Also Ask
What does 'a show' mean in Scouse?
It means a mess or a shambles, describing something that looks awful or embarrassing, often as 'an absolute show'.
Where does the idiom come from?
It's a Liverpool idiom rooted in the idea of making a spectacle or 'show' of oneself.
How do you use 'a show'?
To criticise something's appearance, as in 'Her hair looks an absolute show.'
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