passing show
/ˌpɑːsɪŋ ˈʃəʊ/ /ˌpasɪŋ ˈʃəʊ/noun
The spectacle of contemporary life; (also) an entertainment taking as its subject matter current events and interests.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Alexander Pope (1688–1744), poet. From passing + show.
- Maghribi
- Maghzen
- magi
- Magian
- magic
- magic acid
- magical
- magical circle
- magicality
- magically
- magical realism
- magical realist
- magical square
- magical thinking
- magic angle
- magic-angle spinning
- magic box
- magic bullet
- magic carpet
- magic chain stitch
- magic circle
- magic cookie
- magic eye
- magic formula
- magician