show-stopper



show-stopper

The most exceptional or memorable performance or item among others; a stand-out. Yeah, the opening act was a real show-stopper—the headlining band was disappointing in comparison! All the pieces in the designer's collection were excellent, but the wedding dress was a real show-stopper.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Pilypas-Lithuanian
Adriennead-ree-ENFrench
Temo-Georgian
Rayen-Native American, Mapuche, Spanish (Latin American)
Augusta[ɔ:'gʌstə]
Burhan-Arabic, Turkish