SHOWBOAT


Meaning of SHOWBOAT in English

■ noun

1》 (in the US) a river steamer on which theatrical performances are given.

2》 informal, chiefly N. Amer. a person who boastfully displays their abilities or accomplishments.

■ verb informal, chiefly N. Amer. boastfully display one's abilities or accomplishments.

Derivatives

~er noun

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.