Associations to the word «Showboat»

Wiktionary

SHOWBOAT, noun. (US) a river steamboat having a resident theatre
SHOWBOAT, noun. (informal) (chiefly US) (by extension) a showoff
SHOWBOAT, verb. (informal) (chiefly US) to show off

Dictionary definition

SHOWBOAT, noun. A river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River).

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle