showstopper (n.)

  1. an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

    [ Syn: show-stopper , stopper ]

  2. something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal; she has a show-stopper of a smile; the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper

    [ Syn: show-stopper ]

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