no-show
|no/show|
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🇺🇸
/ˈnoʊ ˌʃoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈnəʊ ˌʃəʊ/
absent attendee
Etymology
Etymology Information
'no-show' originates from English, combining 'no' meaning 'not' and 'show' meaning 'to appear or attend'.
Historical Evolution
'no-show' evolved from the phrase 'not show up' and became a noun to describe someone who doesn't appear.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the act of not appearing, but now it specifically denotes a person who doesn't attend an event.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who fails to attend a meeting, event, or appointment without notifying the organizer.
The concert had several no-shows, leaving many empty seats.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45