Showstopping

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic of a showstopper; breathtaking.

    "“You look absolutely showstopping. I hope you know that.” “Showstopping, is it? That's a new one.”"

  2. 2
    Critical; major.

    "There is a school of thought that says you should periodically fix these issues ahead of the showstopping bugs."

Example

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"“You look absolutely showstopping. I hope you know that.” “Showstopping, is it? That's a new one.”"

Etymology

From show + stopping.

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