showstoppingadj.

Brit.

/ˈʃəʊstɒpɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈʃoʊˌstɑpɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: show n.¹, stopping adj.

Etymology: < show n.¹ + stopping adj., after to stop the show at stop v. 21c(b). Compare showstopper n.

Originally U.S.

1. Of a performance or performer: that prompts, or is such as might prompt, prolonged applause from the audience; that ‘stops the show’ (see to stop the show at stop v. 21c(b)). In extended use: very impressive, striking, or attractive. Cf. showstopper n. 1.

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society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > [adjective] > types of item

speciality1873

showstopping1917

thigh-slapping1932

supporting1947

1917 N.Y. Times 16 Dec. x7/6 That heaven of vaudevile [sic] accomplishment, a ‘show stopping’ hit.

1945 Clearfield (Pa.) Progress 30 Mar. 6/4 (advt.) Find that one show-stopping dress you want right here.

1962 Times 7 Dec. 8/7 There are few show-stopping solos of any length.

1985 Texas Monthly July 32/2 A show-stopping dish of tender, eat-with-your-fingers frogs' legs in spicy sauce.

1996 J. Dunning A. Ailey: Life in Dance (1998) ix. 99 The spectacular, sensuous allure of show-stopping dancers like Alvin Ailey.

2011 Time Out N.Y. 22 Sept. 63/3 A whirling dervish of extravagant sets, showstopping songs and jaw-dropping costumes.

2. Originally of a problem, mistake, etc.: that obstructs progress or leads to cancellation or failure unless resolved. Now (Aeronautics and Computing) of a technical failure, complication, or fault: that endangers or impedes a schedule, programme, or product function or release (cf. showstopper n. 2).

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1969 Gladewater (Texas) Mirror 9 Jan. 3/5 What had started in New York as a business slogan, almost posed a show stopping problem for him in Texas.

1979 New Statesman 2 Feb. 160/1 One show-stopping error in front of goal remains in my mind as one of those rare instances when one could feel a thrill of dreadful unanimity running through the Press Box.

1996 Network World (Electronic ed.) 2 Dec. 30 Suppose your development staff has just put a new application onto the network and you want TNG to monitor the application and notify you of any showstopping errors.

2003 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 6 July iv. 8/1 Admiral Gehman says the investigation has found no showstopping flaws. He expects the shuttles to resume flying in six to nine months.

2010 D. Woolridge & M. Schneider Business iPhone Devel. x. 371 [Letting users know that the issue is being addressed] should buy you enough time to investigate and resolve the showstopping bug.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	showstopping
释义	showstoppingadj. Brit. /ˈʃəʊstɒpɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈʃoʊˌstɑpɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: show n.¹, stopping adj. Etymology: < show n.¹ + stopping adj., after to stop the show at stop v. 21c(b). Compare showstopper n. Originally U.S. 1. Of a performance or performer: that prompts, or is such as might prompt, prolonged applause from the audience; that ‘stops the show’ (see to stop the show at stop v. 21c(b)). In extended use: very impressive, striking, or attractive. Cf. showstopper n. 1. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > [adjective] > types of item speciality1873 showstopping1917 thigh-slapping1932 supporting1947 1917 N.Y. Times 16 Dec. x7/6 That heaven of vaudevile [sic] accomplishment, a ‘show stopping’ hit. 1945 Clearfield (Pa.) Progress 30 Mar. 6/4 (advt.) Find that one show-stopping dress you want right here. 1962 Times 7 Dec. 8/7 There are few show-stopping solos of any length. 1985 Texas Monthly July 32/2 A show-stopping dish of tender, eat-with-your-fingers frogs' legs in spicy sauce. 1996 J. Dunning A. Ailey: Life in Dance (1998) ix. 99 The spectacular, sensuous allure of show-stopping dancers like Alvin Ailey. 2011 Time Out N.Y. 22 Sept. 63/3 A whirling dervish of extravagant sets, showstopping songs and jaw-dropping costumes. 2. Originally of a problem, mistake, etc.: that obstructs progress or leads to cancellation or failure unless resolved. Now (Aeronautics and Computing) of a technical failure, complication, or fault: that endangers or impedes a schedule, programme, or product function or release (cf. showstopper n. 2). ΚΠ 1969 Gladewater (Texas) Mirror 9 Jan. 3/5 What had started in New York as a business slogan, almost posed a show stopping problem for him in Texas. 1979 New Statesman 2 Feb. 160/1 One show-stopping error in front of goal remains in my mind as one of those rare instances when one could feel a thrill of dreadful unanimity running through the Press Box. 1996 Network World (Electronic ed.) 2 Dec. 30 Suppose your development staff has just put a new application onto the network and you want TNG to monitor the application and notify you of any showstopping errors. 2003 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 6 July iv. 8/1 Admiral Gehman says the investigation has found no showstopping flaws. He expects the shuttles to resume flying in six to nine months. 2010 D. Woolridge & M. Schneider Business iPhone Devel. x. 371 [Letting users know that the issue is being addressed] should buy you enough time to investigate and resolve the showstopping bug. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1917
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