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
Jurgen-Dutch
Benedita-Portuguese
Kire-Macedonian
Mckenziemə-KEN-zeeEnglish (Modern)
SaladinSAL-ə-din (English), SAL-ə-deen (English)History
TomÁŠ-Czech, Slovak