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1no–show
noun \ˈnō-ˌshō, -ˈshō\
: someone who is expected to be somewhere but does not arrive or appear
Full Definition of NO-SHOW
1
: a person who reserves space (as on an airplane) but neither uses nor cancels the reservation
2
: a person who buys a ticket but does not attend; broadly : a person who is expected but who does not show up
3
: failure to show up
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First Known Use of NO-SHOW
1941
2no–show
adjective
Definition of NO-SHOW
: of, relating to, or being a job for which the holder is paid but performs few duties or is rarely present for work
First Known Use of NO-SHOW
1975
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