Obsolete spelling of show

plural of showful

Visible; displayed.

(idiomatic) intended to be seen but not bought or used / (idiomatic) done in an insincere or affected manner in order to impress others

An unexplained absence from work, usually grounds for discipline, where the employee does not alert the employer of his absence ahead of time nor during the scheduled shift.

plural of no show sock

A sock that extends no further than the ankle.

A show or endeavor cannot proceed without its star or main purpose.

(intransitive) To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically. / (intransitive) To be easily visible; to be conspicuous. / (transitive) To make visible; to expose.

One who shows off.